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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 Edition 166 Spring • • NOW od "Z1011 Cehter FAQsit Comments* Service Cl Ty News sidents and the community L Spring 2009 Edition 166 �VD City Hall Rememberi the Past While Moving Forward In 2009 Administration 569 -3300 g , g Building /Community Stds 569 -3330 Inspection Scheduling 569 -3344 The City of Brooklyn Center has long been Through conscious consideration, the old Code Enforcement 503 -3173 known for cultivating everyday people who Earle Brown Farm was craftfully renovated Business & Development 569 -3330 Assessing 569 -3310 do extraordinary things. These people may to preserve the historical ambiance and Engineering 569 -3340 live here, do business here or work here. incorporate modern technology and Road Construction 569 -3342 conveniences, transforming it into the Finance 569 - 3320 It began as early as February 14, 1911 Utility Billing 569 -3390 successful conference center of today. Community Center 569 -3400 when Brooklyn Center officially became a With these types of creative efforts, 2009 is Sports Weather Line 569 -3442 Village as a result of an election held in filled with opportunities. Earle Brown Earle Brown's garage. Earle Brown was a pp Heritage Center 569 -6300 Centerbrook Go lf 569 -3239 farmer, businessman, sheriff and politician Fire 503 -3169 active in Brooklyn Center's early years. This newsletter provides a few of the Police (General Info) 569 -3333 highlights of 2008, upcoming events in Emergencies & officer 911 Since 1911, the population of Brooklyn 2009, and recognizes a few of those Assistance Center has grown from S00 to almost extraordinary everyday people that make • 29,000 in 2000. Brooklyn Center a great place. New Home Purchase Programs to Launch in March Home purchase assistance programs for qualified home buyers and demolition • • programs will be available starting March 2009. As part of the city's comprehensive foreclosure strategy, the Economic Development Authority, filled by the City Council, passed a housing initiative designed to jump start the housing market in Brooklyn • • • • ' Center. The program will work in conjunction with the vacant building registration • •' • - program, which starts in February. The creation of these programs is a result of - -.. : • research and feedback from city staff, residents, mortgage companies, local realtors and the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. The funds for these programs are generated from a special Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District that can only be used for certain housing activities. • _ _ In order to attract responsible and informed homebuyers, the programs will provide assurance that housing is safe and livable, promote owner- occupancy, and provide • homebuyers the ability to repair and remodel a home and make it their own. If you • - know extraordinary everyday people looking for a home, please refer them to the City's website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org. DDI (N�i f �� Xt��or�b �1e �O I Where to Learn About City News & Sources for your City News Happenings Visit the City Website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org . The City has many methods of getting information to City Watch residents and businesses. Whether you call city staff, visit Bringing you city news, notifications and information; and city offices, attend meetings, visit the website, listen, watch providing answers to citizen questions. or read -our goal is to keep you informed about important Sun Post community issues. The Brooklyn Center Sun Post is designated as the City's official newspaper. The Sun Post is delivered to most residences at no A survey conducted by the League of Minnesota Cities and charge or by voluntary subscription. If you would like the Decision Resources in 2008 revealed that the city website newspaper delivered to your home, please call MN Sun may be a good way to make certain services more flexible, Publications at (952) 392 -6860 or visit their website, www.mnsun.com The reporter for Brooklyn Center is Wendy efficient or convenient for citizens. A program aimed at just Erlien at (763) 536 -7507 or sunpost @acnpapers.com. that, eCitizen was launched through the city website in May 2008. eCitizen is an online customer service system that Cable Channel 16— Brooklyn Center Access allows residents to obtain more than 350 fast facts (FACts), Replays City Council Meetings. Alternates with the Community request certain city services and make suggestions. In Billboard, advertising special events, recreational opportunities, addition, Citizens and businesses may also watch live or and city messages. archived City Council meetings through the website. You can Cable Channel 12— Northwest Community Television also g register for recreation classes and events online, or et Provides local news, programs and the community journal g updates about city street hig hli g htin g businesses for Northwest Suburbs. Check out projects. www.twelve.ty. We want to hear rom 0 t % ` Star Tribune Paper- North Metro Section f vHfQI' Offers news and events for North Metro communities. Register you. If you have FAQs4 Comments* Service on -line for an email newsletter at www.startribune.com. important Community Resource &Resident Guide community news, an Published by Prime Advertising, provides city service and interesting story or community information. Also on -line at ideas to share, please contact City Hall at (763) 569- www.mvprimeguide.com 11 P Be a Charter Commissioner Who Was Voted an Bp & Comer? The Brooklyn Center Charter Commission has openings for Congratulations to Tara Meyer, Sales Manager at Earle commissioners, a voluntary civic position. The Charter Brown Heritage Center (EBHC), for being named to the Commission meets quarterly, generally the fourth Minnesota Meetings and Events Magazine's 2008 Hall of Wednesday at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The Charter Commission Fame as an "Up and Coming Supplier ". Tara will be featured reviews the City's Charter, which is the governing constitution in the magazine's spring issue distributed in March. of the City. Interested persons may call the City Clerk at (763) 569 -3300 or visit the City's web site at Tara has worked for the City of Brooklyn Center full -time for roal<f for more information. Final six years. Because of her dedication to excellence grid www:cityofb appointment is made by the Fourth Judicial District Court. customer service, she was hired as the sales manager at EBHC in February 2008. 1p so k S ova February is African American History Month March is Irish - American Nearly 16% of Brooklyn Center's population reported as Black Heritage month or African American in Census 2000. Black History Month has Proclaimed by the US Congress in 1995, March is to been celebrated since 1976, thanks to the efforts of African- remember Irish immigrant contributions and Ireland's American historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson. President Gerald struggle for independence. R. Ford urged Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too -often neglected accomplishments of black Americans Since our Nation's founding, millions of Irish have immigrated in every area of endeavor throughout our history." to this country to embrace the vibrant promise of new opportunity that America offers. Some came to America Since then, each President of the United States of America seeking the freedom to worship as they pleased. Others came has proclaimed February as National African American History in the wake of the devastating Irish potato famine of 1845 - Month. All citizens are encouraged to gain awareness of and 1849, which caused 1 million deaths in Ireland and led nearly appreciation for African - American history. 1.5 million Irish to emigrate. The many successes of the Irish immigrants in America proved to be a continuing draw to Read Across America Day -- March 2 their friends and family who remained in Ireland. The Irish brought with them a spirit of life and an ethic of work that Honoring Dr. Seuss, this day is dedicated to help helped to enliven our culture and enable them to prosper in children develop their reading skills. Early learning is their new land. important to student achievement and success. Read with a child today! City Employee Hits Home -Run for Service On January 16, Joe Ericksen, Program Supervisor in the recreation department © ra usssa (C.A.R.S.), was elected into the Minnesota United States Specialty Sports Association ( USSSA) Hall of Fame in the category of director. The Minnesota USSSA honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Minnesota United States Slo -Pitch Softball program. This is considered the highest honor Minnesota's USSSA can bestow on an individual. Joe Ericksen has worked for the City of Brooklyn Center since 1988. As a recreation supervisor, one of his primary responsibilities is to run the softball league program. Joe has managed to maintain league team registration numbers in these tough economic times through hard work, working with the public works department to Warren Bellm & Joe Ericksen provide outstanding fields, and the fairness in which he runs his leagues. He Dudley Tournament Directors consistently matches teams to comparable ability so that one or two teams do not dominate their division. Because of Joe's high standards, Brooklyn Center has a reputation for providing superior sports leagues. Joe was also nominated for his involvement with the annual Dudley /Budweiser Softball Classic Tournament, held in June. This first -rate tournament is ranked number one in the country, with teams saying the Brooklyn Center facility is by far the best. Besides being the number one tournament in the country, it provides tremendous economic opportunity to the business community. In 2008, 400 hotel rooms were booked for the weekend. Players and their families ate at nearby restaurants, as well as shopped at local establishments. The tournament provides local civic organizations, such as the Crime Prevention Program to work, earning money for their organization. Watch or play at this year's Dudley Softball Tournament, to be held on June 19 -21, 2009. M CW City Employees Think About Your Water Quality So You Don't Have To (Each Time You Turn On Your Faucet) Do you think about the safety of your water when you turn on your faucet? City employees do. The city has nine operable water wells that provide water service to the community. As part of the planned maintenance program, Well #5 was rehabilitated. Rehabilitation included the pump maintenance and removal of 200 cubic yards of sand from the well, which is periodically required in sandstone well formations. One of the higher performing wells, #5 can consistently produce 1,500 gallons per minute (GPM). In 2009, Well #10 will also go through a similar maintenance process. Other maintenance activities included exercising (turning on and off) 1,802 water system valves, which included approximately 425 service and fire line valves to make sure they operate properly, especially in case of emergencies. Yearly preventive maintenance was also completed on all 1,105 fire hydrants in the city. The utility division also responds to requests for service. In 2008, 1,079 calls for service were made, including 700 meter readings and meter changes, 80 sewer calls, and 299 water quality /pressure inquiries. Residents and businesses were also busy in 2008 with construction projects, resulting in 1,200 Gopher State One Call water utility locates. ,. Z . x w A pump removes sand from Well #5. The material is pumped into a truck and transported for disposal Spring 2009 New Automated Water Meter Reading Hydrant Flushing Installations Underway City crews will begin flushing the fire hydrants In accordance with billing districts, residents and business starting Sunday, April 19 at 9 pm, and concluding owners will be receiving letters about scheduling their 7 am Thursday, April 23 Flushing occurs in the water meter replacement. Many of the water meters are nighttime hours, from 9 pm to 7 am. old facilitating the need for replacement, but also creating Routine hydrant flushing helps keep the water pipes an opportunity to improve the water meter reading system. clear of mineral buildup. Sometimes residents may see harmless oxygen bubbles or cloudiness in the Because of careful planning over the years, the new water. This is normal and should subside in a few automated water meter system will be funded out of the days. Water Utility Fund. Residents will not be charged additional If you have questions, please contact the Water fees for changing out the meters. The system will be more Division at (763) 569 -3380. efficient for the city and more convenient for residents. e Inviting a Drive or a Stroll... As part of the infrastructure maintenance process, the city looks for ways to enhance the appearance and livability of residential and commercial neighborhoods, as well as ensure long -term cost - effectiveness. When f , possible, designs include features to improve area security, facilitate pedestrian traffic flow and encourage healthy communities. The Public Works Department works vigorously to maintain and enhance aging streets, streetscapes and city buildings. A well- maintained infrastructure reduces costly repairs, as well as attracts businesses Xerxes Streetscape looking to relocate to a prime twin cities location — Brooklyn Center. A sampling of the projects and activities are highlighted. . .3 Xerxes Streetscape The Xerxes streetscape project reflects function, appearance and healthy design features in its enhancement package. Design features include: P ♦ New decorative street lighting with 40 new lights ♦ Streetscaping with 64 trees, walls, decorative landscaping (2,600 perennials) and irrigation system. ♦ New curb and gutter and bituminous pavement on 55th , 56th, and Xerxes Avenues, and Northway Drive. ♦ 1,900 feet of ten -foot wide pedestrian trail system along Xerxes Avenue, with new •�,� bus pads and colored concrete pedestrian ramps. ♦ Sixteen new bus benches Shingle Creek Parkway Kylawn Park Shelter - Median Easy on Maintenance, .. �� Streetscape Easy on the Eyes In 2008, the medians in the busy A rchitectC�a V e A . agherin frantof . commercial corridor along Shingle As residents enjoy the beauty and KY�awn Par tt, Creek Parkway, from County Road amenities of the 24 maintained parks 10 to Summit Drive, received a throughout the city, the ongoing maintenance and replacement of the face lift. Irrigation systems, shelter buildings are considered in the city's Capital Improvement landscape plantings and Program. In 2008, the aged park shelter building at Kylawn Park was decorative street lighting were replaced with a new, low maintenance building, creating a new space for installed improving the view for picnics and park and recreation programs. the trail users and people working In 2009, the building at Riverdale Park is scheduled for replacement with and shopping in this area. a new picnic shelter. ""F t �/ v v V P K 0 � C) k KE V � V / Q �,'A' The Great Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup April 18 —April 25, 2009 Brooklyn Center and four other cities that make up the Shingle Creek Watershed will celebrate Earth Day with the 8 annual Great Shingle Creek Watershed Clean Up. Beginning Saturday, April 18, through Saturday, April 25, hundreds of volunteers from Plymouth to the Mississippi River will line the banks of Shingle Creek removing , r everything from pop cans to abandoned vehicles. Cigarette butts, candy wrappers, and empty pop cans that are tossed or blown into the street often end up littering the banks of our streams. Rain and melting snow transports litter through the storm sewer system and into streams and ponds. The large area that funnels water into a stream is called a watershed. As water travels through the watershed it picks up debris and pollutants and carries them to the stream. If the land is polluted, rivers will be too. Your help is needed to keep the watershed clean. In 2008, more than 350 volunteers worked approximately 700 hours in Brooklyn Center cleaning the banks of Shingle Creek, City parks and roadways. Volunteers collected over 100 bags of debris, auto parts, lots of branches, a few pallets, a traffic cone tires along � p g with other miscellaneous trash. In 2009, many of the 31 groups affiliated with the Brooklyn Center Adopt -A- Park /Trail /Street Program will concentrate on a cleanup of their assigned sites during the week. Groups and individuals not already connected with a park, trail, or street will be assigned to an area of Shingle Creek, nearby park, open space, or parkway to pick up trash and debris. If you are interested in participating either as a group or as an individual, please call Jenny Whiting at (763) 569 -3380. On the day of the event, trash bags and cotton gloves will be provided at the Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. The official clean up will take place from 9 Ann to Noon on Saturday, April 25, to commemorate Earth Day. " ` Adopt a Park /Trail /Street i The Adopt -A- Park /Trail /Street program plays an important s t. role in helping maintain City parks, trails, public grounds, and streets. Established in 1992, the program is supported by the efforts of 33 groups and several individuals. The volunteer �- - groups and individuals represent a cross - section of the • '` community, including service organizations, employee groups, schools, scouts, churches, and neighborhood groups. The organizations are recognized by signs at their adopted facilities. Continued on page 7 WV tow Continued from page 6 Adopt -A- Park /Trail/ Each year volunteers collect about 5,000 pounds of trash. With the help of this Street program, our parks, trails, and streets are cleaner and more inviting. The City thanks the individuals and groups for their public service and commitment to Volunteers this program. Account Receivable Services Adopt a Garden Volunteers BAPS Boy Scout Troop #401 Each year volunteers give their time and talents to help the City provide Boy Scout Troop #454 beautiful gardens. These gardens are located throughout the City at the Brooklyn Center Police Explorers Arboretum, Evergreen Park, Water Tower on France, Freeway Park, Orchard Brooklyn Center Lions Club Lane Park, South Palmer Park, City Hall entrance, City Hall plaza containers, Brooklyn Center Lioness Club Central Park and Community Center plant containers. In 2008 volunteers Brooklyn Center Park and assisted with the design and maintenance of these sites including the donation Recreation Commission of flowers and shrubs, planting, weeding, deadheading, and pruning. Brooklyn Center Rotary Club The City thanks the following individuals, clubs and businesses for their public Brooklyn United Methodist Church service and commitment to the community: C & R Cycle Repair Crowne Plaza Mpls. North Staff City Hall & Community Center Parks Cub Scouts Pack #299 Diane Sannes Rita Ascher Cub Scouts Pack #401 Betty Muellner Girl Scout Troop #2191 Cub Scouts Pack #454 Michelle Johnson Kids on the Move Daycare Evergreen Park School Brooklyn Center America Legion Auxiliary Living Word Center Friends of Riverdale Park CMS Direct Milo & Paisley Garden City Elementary Curves of Brooklyn Center Girl Scout Troop #2191 Mochablue Concierge & Errands Girl Scout Troop #2411 Traveler's Express /Moneygram Home Away — Earle Brown School Age Program A special thanks to Cub Foods of Brooklyn Center and Dan & Jerry's James Taylor Family Greenhouses of Monticello for their generous donation of flowers for the Kids On The Move Daycare gardens in 2008. Living Word Center Mallard Creek Townhouses You Can Help Keep Your Community Clean and Beautiful! M.O.M.S. Club of Brooklyn Center Odyssey Charter School To Adopt -A -Park Garden, please contact Jenny Whiting at (763) 569 -3380. Palmer Lake Elementary To Adopt -A- Garden or Plant Container at City Hall or Community Center, please Random Acts of Joy contact Kathy Flesher at (763) 569 -3405. Rise Creative Partnerships Riverwood Neighborhood Associa- tion *Brooklyn Center has 500 acres of parks and nature centers, including 19 miles of trails. In fall 2008, new wood chips were added to the nature trails throughout the highly used Palmer Lake Park Basin.�°pt L.. f _ *To improve the appearance of city roadways as well as enhance water quality, Public � p Work crews swept (with a street sweeper) the 107 -mile city street system 4 times in 2008, removing 1,550 cubic yards of sediment and debris, along with 1,166 cubic yards of leaves. � C [|i � �� wvvp �~��~~ mj JIM ' � Save the Date Newly Designed Recycling Calen Saturday, April 25, 2009 The 2009 Recycling Collection Calendar has a new look. Special Materials Each recycling day is color coded to match the recycling collection zones in the Drop Off city. For example, if you live in the southwest part of the city your recycling day is every other Thursday and it is highlighted in blue to match the blue recycling Check out the website for zone on the map. 2009 Recycling Guides are also available at city hall or by more information in the future. request. If you didn't receive a recycling calendar or if you want a 2009 Recycling www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Guide, please call (763) 493-8007 and we will send one to you. Want to Talk Trash? ��� Books? Check out ��� New Too � ^^OO��. Recycling ��l —~ .~�CV%^lIl�� ^^��]�� With the New Year you may have received a new telephone book or two, ormore. Your old telephone books or excess new ones can be recycled by placing them in the green recycling bin. blog is an interactive website used to You may goa step further and opt out of receiving the telephone communicate and books. Although not all companies are set up for this opt-out exchange option yet, one company is. Please goto and under the "Join Us" picture Dan Ruiz, the click on the "opt out" link; fill in your name, address and e'mai|; Hennepin Recycling and you're done. Group (HRG) Recycling Coordinator, has created a blog to Sewer Backup? discuss recycling trends, technology and innovations. Now residents can learn more Call the City First. The Public Utility Division will determine if ^ about the environment through this the blockage isin the City sewer line or your private sewer line. interactive website. This service is provided atnocharge. , Check out Dan the Recycling Man's new blog Call Public Utilities at(763)S69'3390 at http://danrecyclingman.blogspot.com. He Monday through Friday will be writing about his favorite topics- 8 A to 4:30 PM recycling and the environment. Let Dan know what you think! After Hours, Weekends, Holidays- Call Police (011)and Public Utility personnel will becontacted F" A n... Step Up To It Challenge Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration'' Do you have a competitive spirit? Do you want a fun and Committee U 10 0 . easy way to get in shape again this spring? Then the four - week Step To It Challenge from May 18 —June 14 is for you! In February 2011 the City Show your pride, with friends at your side! of Brooklyn Center will celebrate its 100 birthday. The Centennial Celebration Committee's Mission is to The challenge is a fun, lighted- hearted way to connect collaboratively share and celebrate the past 100 year history with family, friends, and neighbors and get moving again of Brooklyn Center and to inspire continued greatness and after a long winter. Twelve cities will compete to see which distinction for the second century. one has the most active residents. Hennepin County and the Minnesota Twins will honor the winning city and the The steering committee meets monthly, with sub - committees 10 most active residents from each participating city at a for fundraising, program, budget, support services, outreach Twins home game during the 2009 season. and volunteer recognition. If you are interested in serving on M INNESOT A a committee, please contact: How does it work? As a Step To It Diane Sannes, Committee Chair............ (763) 560 -8893 participant, you will keep a running total of -- the steps you take during the challenge Sue LaCrosse, Recreation Program Supervisor ................... (763) 569 -3400 using a pedometer or an activity conversion chart. Other activities such as biking, skateboarding, Tai For updated Centennial Celebration information, please check Chi, or even just mowing the lawn can also count toward the city website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org overall steps. A Web site will allow you to record your steps online, or your step total can be called in or faxed. Best of all, it's FREE! Challenge cities. You are eligible to participate if you live BC Liquor Stores & Customers Give or work in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, New Hope, Back to the Community Plymouth, Osseo, Robbinsdale, and St. Louis Park. In October 2008, the BC Liquor Store participated in the First Register online at the Step To It Challenge Website at Food Drive sponsored by the Minnesota Municipal Beverage www.steptoit.org or visit the Community Center. Association and Coors Brewing. As a result, almost 23,000 pounds (11.5 tons) of food was collected for food shelves in Minnesota. Brooklyn Center Liquor Stores collected Need Motivation To Get Out or approximately 500 pounds of food for the local Community Exercise? Emergency Assistance Program (LEAP). More than 100,000 visits were made to the Community Center in 2008, including 3,000 youth. More than 2,500 children and Wine Connoisseur or Novice? adults participated in swim lessons, while more than 21,000 Interested in wines, but don't know which ones to choose or rounds of golf was played at Centerbrook Golf. The Community how to pair with foods? Consider joining the wine club, with Services & Recreation Department (CARS) offers a variety of over 250 members. For more information, please contact activities and programs from youth to seniors, lessons to sports the BC Liquor Store at (763) 561 -2420 or email programs at value - pricing. According to Jim Glasoe, CARS liquor @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us Director, "We are constantly reviewing our programs and classes to make sure they meet the needs of the community and to keep current with recreation trends." Please see the attached Recreation Brochure for current offerings. I / •� �� VII a��; Residents and Businesses are Part of the Solution NEIGHBORHOOD AREA MEETINGS If you have questions, please In 2008 the City osted the first y contact Crime Prevention Specialist ever Neighborhood Area meetings Becky Boie at (763) 503 -3272 or with more than 400 residents bboie @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us attending. Due to the overwhelming success of these SAVE THE DATES meetings, the Police Department MESSAGE CENTER A ugust „ • will be hosting five more area In 2008, we have been gathering meetings starting in May 2009. e -mail addresses to begin this new August i 2009 and exciting venture. We look forward to bringing City In 2009, we will be rolling out a NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Hall to the neighborhoods. The message center through eCitizen dates and locations will be available on the City's delivered to neighbors within a five The message center will allow In 008 the City of Brooklyn block radius of the meeting residents to sign up and receive ranked lo in the nation for our location. Information will also be information on crime prevention, National • posted on the City of Brooklyn crime alerts, newsletters, and years we have participated in a Center website at much more! The police department friendly • • - competitio www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org . will be testing the message center sponsored by National through the Neighborhood Watch Association of Captains. They will have the excit very to h ave ranked so high. MONTHLY WORKSHOPS opportunity to provide feedback on Arming Residents with how to improve and design the On August 4, 11• Broo klyn Knowledge message center. will celebrate 25 years of participating in National In December 2008, the Brooklyn l ookin g We are forward , . Center Police Department hosted FACE 2 FACE c e l ebratin g , y ou . two well- attended burglary You are invited to the Police /Youth workshops to educate residents Community Dialogue on February e vent, To kick off this city about burglary prevention 27, 2009 at 6:30 PM — 9:30 PM at c e l ebration .. held , techniques. the Brooklyn Center Community Center. 2009. More information will be p osted on .. In 2009, several workshops will be This is a collaborative effort of event approaches available and open to all resident. Brooklyn Center Police www.cityofbr Topics will include burglary Department, Brooklyn Park Police prevention, rental housing, Department and Youth Thrive to Be Part of the Solution! personal safety, cultural awareness engage youth in productive and more. Dates and locations will activities. be posted on the City's website. �ttoo 2008 was a busyyear setting strategy, developing tools and partnerships, and focusing resources to keep the community clean and safe. GRAFFITI NET RENTAL HOUSING INITIATIVES PERMITS FOR RECREATIONAL FIRES In Fall of 2008, the Brooklyn Center As a result of a multi- department city NO LONGER REQUIRED Police Department began using a new team, and with feedback from Due to an ordinance change in tool called Graffiti Net, crafted to residents, Housing Commission, MN December, residents will no longer be combat vandalism and graffiti. Graffiti Multi- Housing Association (MHA), required to obtain permits for Net is an online software application Council and many others, several steps recreational fires. However, other that enables multiple agencies to were taken to promote responsible and standards exist to make sure recreation collect, identify, analyze and accountable rental property living. The fires do not become fire hazards or do disseminate information about graffiti. first phase included enhancing city not unreasonably affect the neighbors Multiple agencies, primarily in the west processes and procedures and due to smoke or odors. For metro and Minneapolis area, are taking addressing the problematic landlords requirements and ordinance part in this innovative application. and tenants. Some actions as a result information (Chapter 5), please visit Agencies report graffiti incidents of these efforts are: the city website or call the Fire online, complete with photos, ♦ Increased reinspection fees for Department at (763) 569 -3169. addresses and other pertinent repeat violators. information. With this software * proactive efforts to identify illegal, application, participating agencies are unlicensed rental property. FIRE -SAFE CIGARETTES HIT THE able to easily view, analyze, export or * Implemented a conversion fee STORE SHELVES IN MINNESOTA print this data from the database. when a property is converted from In December 2008, cigarettes in This multi- agency effort allows law a non - rental to a rental use. Minnesota stores must be fire standard enforcement to track graffiti trends in • Streamlined procedures for compliant, often referred to as "Fire - neighboring communities, and share effective criminal prosecution of safe ", in compliance with the passage suspect behaviors and crime signatures violators. of a new state law in 2007. leading to the arrest of these criminals. • Promoted internal and external Graffiti Net software application was education opportunities with the "Fire- safe" cigarettes self- extinguish paid for by a public safety grant from MHA for those uninformed when left unattended too long. They Target Corporation. "accidental landlords ". are typically wrapped with three thin A ordinance was also adopted in 2008 New initiatives are planned for 2009 to bands of less porous paper that act as that provides additional tools to further encourage problematic "speed bumps" that make the burning discourage graffiti vandalism, as well as landlords and tenants to join the ranks of the tobacco slow down, and eliminate graffiti. of our well- managed properties. eventually go out. Onsite Visits, Service Response, Education, & More in 2008 The intent of the law is to reduce • Fire Department responded to more criminal prosecution of approx. 26 cigarette - related fires and fire deaths, than 1,000 calls, and 1,400 kids unlicensed rental properties. responsible for 25 percent of all fire received fire safety education. • Approx. 1,500 routine and follow -up deaths. In fact, fires started by • A citywide property maintenance inspections were conducted of rental cigarettes kill 700 -900 people every sweep was completed in December. properties. year nationwide — both smokers and Vacant properties and illegal rental •Property code and community non - smokers. Other states have properties were priorities in 2008, standards education was provided at implemented similar laws, experiencing resulting in 20 city - facilitated the New American's Academy & some reductions in fires. corrections of life /safety hazards, Association of Rental Properties However, burning cigarettes should 200 long grass mowings, and (ARM). never be left unattended! Important Contact Information Development & Home Improvements Hammering Away City of Brooklyn Center With Brooklyn Center attracting commercial development 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 activities, and residents staying and reinvesting in their www.cityofbrooklyncenter.orq properties, the Business & Development and Building & e - mail: info @ ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us Community Standards Departments are keeping busy. City Hall (763) 569 -3300 Job Information Line (763) 569 -3307 The nearly complete Embassy Suites, demolition of former Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served Brookdale Ford, acquisition of the new FBI Minneapolis Field by the MN Relay Service 711 (TTYNoice) Office site, pollution cleanup of 57th and Logan site, and visits Council Members for 2009 with potential developers are a few of the projects underway. Mayor Tim Willson Voicemail: (763) 569 -3450 In 2008 more than 115 plans were reviewed, 2,000 permits e -mail: mayorwillson @ ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us were issued, and 3,400 construction inspections were Councilmember Kay Lasman performed. Voicemail: (763) 569 -3448 e -mail: councilmemberlasman @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us Several handouts are available on the city Councilmember Tim Roche website to help you with your construction Voicemail: (763) 569 -3447 projects. You may also find Valuable e -mail: councilmemberroche @ ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us information at the Northwest Suburban Councilmember Dan Ryan Remodeling Fair on April 4, 2009. Voicemail: (763) 569 -3445 e -mail: councilmemberryan @ ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us Councilmember Mark Yerch NW Suburban Remodeling Fair Voicemail: (763) 569 -3444 e -mail: councilmemberyelich @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us WHEN: SATURDAY, April 4, 2009 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. City Manager Curt Boganey WHERE: Crystal Community Center (763) 569 - 3300 4800 Douglas Dr N, Crystal City Council Meetings City Council Regular Session meetings are held the 2nd and 4th * *FREE ADMISSION & DOOR PRIZES ** Monday of the month at 7 PM. Informal Open Forum is held at 6:45 PM before Council meetings for The Remodeling Fair features over 85 booths of local home persons who wish to address the City Council about issues not improvement contractors and businesses. Free "Do It Yourself" scheduled on the agenda. home improvement workshops, presented by area City Council Work Sessions are held immediately following the professionals, will be offered throughout the day. Regular Session City Council meetings. Bring your house plans to the "Ask the Experts" booth, hosted Watch City Council meetings live on cable Channel 16. Replays shown Tuesdays at 6:30 PM and Wednesdays at 2:30 AM by AIA registered architects. Building Inspectors from and 10:30 AM. participating cities will be available to answer your questions about building codes. Police and Fire personnel will also be Call City Hall to verify meeting dates (763) 569 -3300 or visit the available throughout the day to answer your questions. City's web site www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Brought to you by the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, If you have important community news, an interesting story Crystal, New Hope, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Robbinsdale and or ideas to share, please contact City Hall at (763) 569 -3300. Osseo. Watch your local newspapers for more information as the April 4th date approaches. Printed on Recycled Paper �O�Q 0 gecrea 10h V F SIDE THIS ISSUE ties ..................... 14 -18 Tripsters ......... ... 19 Boomers & Beyond .............. 20 -22 Adaptive Recreation ............. 23 Youth Activities .................... 24 -25 Centerbrook Golf Course.... 26 -27 Tennis Lessons ...................... 27 Community Bulletin Board.. 28 Class Locations ................... 28 Aquatic Activities ................. 29 -31 Pool Special Events 32 Pool Hours & Rates............ 33 Gymnastics General Information ............ 34 Program! See Page 25! Registration Information..... 35 Registration Form ................ Back Page 1 Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation & Services Department 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430 763 -569 -3400 - www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Qnhe AQUA EXERCISE — SENIOR Qnhe AQUA SHALLOW & DEEP WATER COMBO This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women Our "combo" class combines warm up, stretching, 62 years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age aerobic exercise and strength training for a full body requirement.) You do not need to be a swimmer or put your workout. The class is designed for all fitness levels and can be face in the water. If you are registering for the first time, please easily modified for a lower or higher intensity workout. Seniors furnish your doctor's name & number. Registration Fee may register for Wednesday evening #11614 for $28.50 and $22.85/8 Sessions. No class April 7. Classes 50 minutes. for Wednesday morning #11615 for $20.00; senior fee not Instructor LeVon. available online. Classes 50 minutes. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Day Begins Time Location Inst. Activity # Tues. Mar. 31 9:30 a.m. CC 11607 Classes once a week, $31.00110 Sessions Wed. April 1 7:25 p.m. CC Heidi 11614 Onfins AQUA EXERCISE 2— SENIOR Classes once a week, $21.75/7 Sessions I t This class is for persons who are ready Wed. April 15 8:45 a.m. CC Vicki 11615 to take their water exercise workout to the next level. Water buoys and unique Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swimsuits; variations using the noodle are all part of the sorry, we are not responsible. challenge. You are encouraged to participate in the intensity level that works for you! Registration Fee $22.85/8 Sessions. No class April 10. Classes 50 minutes. Instructor LeVon. Qnhe AQUA EXERCISE — Day Begins Time Location Activity # DEEP WATER WORKOUT Fri. April 3 9:45 a.m. CC 11608 N If you are looking for a different experience in water exercise, try this Qnh AQUA EXERCISE class! Using a floatation device, the - 1, v �\ Water power! Join this invigorating high - energy class, instructor combines aerobic exercise, strength training, sculpting and water which includes a warm up, cardio and full body toning. jogging for an excellent over all body You are encouraged to participate in the intensity level that workout! Class is designed for all fitness levels and can be suits you best. It's 50 minutes of pure aqua aerobic fun! easily modified for a lower or higher intensity workout. Seniors may register in Tuesday morning Activity #11611 Swimming skills are not required but participants should be for $22.85 and Thursday morning Activity #11609 for comfortable in deep water. Floatation belts and noodles are $25.75; senior fee not available online. Classes 50 minutes. Sessions Activity # furnished. Seniors may register for Monday morning #11616 Day Begins Time Location I for $25.75; senior fee not available online. Classes 50 Classes once a week, $28.00/9 Sessions minutes. Thurs. April 2 9:45 a.m. CC Jean 11609 Day Begins Time Location Inst. Activity # Sat. April 4 8:00 a.m. CC Jean 11610 Classes once a week, $28.00/9 Sessions Classes once a week, $25.00/8 Sessions Mon. Mar. 30 11:00 a.m. CC Jean 11616 Tues. Mar. 31 10:30 a.m. CC LeVon 11611 Classes once a week, $31.00/10 Sessions Classes once a week, $31.00/10 Sessions Tues. Mar. 31 6:30 p.m. NVJH Kathy Jo 11612 Tues. Mar. 31 7:25 p.m. NVJH Kathy Jo 11617 Thurs. April 2 7:25 p.m. NVJH Jean 11613 Thurs. April 2 6:30 p.m. NVJH Jean 11618 Qnhe ARTHRITIS WATER EXERCISE POOL ACCESS Joining a water exercise class gives you Brooklyn Center Community Center opportunity to exercise in warm water Pool features a full ramp with handrail to provide with guidance from a trained Arthritis complete access to persons in wheelchairs and /or with Foundation instructor. Participating can help physical limitations. Ramp is located in the shallow end. decrease pain & stiffness. Class concentrates on walking, warm -ups, range of motion of all major joints & low - North View - Easy Ladder® impact exercises. Questions, call Kathy 763 -569 -3405. Classes Everyone can enjoy easier pool access with these gently 50 minutes. sloping steps. (Weight capacity 300 lbs.) Easy Ladder Day Begins Time Location Inst. Activity # was made possible through a generous donation from a Classes once a week, $28.00/9 Sessions participant, Osseo Area School District 279 Community Mon. Mar. 30 10:00 a.m. CC Jean 11619 Education Services and the City of Brooklyn Center. Classes once a week, $31.00/10 Sessions Wed. April 1 6:30 p.m. CC Heidi 11620 Classes once a week, $21.75/7 Sessions CC = Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Wed. April 15 9:45 a.m. CC Vicki 11621 NVJH = North View Jr. High, 69t & Zane www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 14 Recreation Brochure Adult Activities continued PRENATAL & POSTPARTUM QnliW MAT PILATES WATER EXERCISE N EW Pilates is a body sculpting system utilizing gentle "non - Check out our newest class for moms to barring" total body exercises and proper breathing be and new moms! This class is designed to techniques. Improve your health, posture, body composition. have you cushioned and supported in the water Classes 50 minutes. while providing a cardio and strength workout. You will love Day Begins Time Location Inst. Activity # the soothing effect of the water! No swimming skills needed Classes once a week, $21.75/7 Sessions since these easy to follow exercises are performed in chest deep Tues. April 14 6:15 p.m. CC LeVon 11628 water. For women who have just had a baby, the class jump Classes once a week, $18.75/6 Sessions starts the drive to get back in shape at the right pace. If you are Mon. April 6 Noon CC Dee Dee 11629 pregnant or less than 12 weeks postpartum, a signed health care STRENGTH TRAINING provider release form is required. The form is available online at www.citvotbrooklvncenter.ore or by calling 763 -569 -3405. I t "Strong women & men stay young." Age 30 or 90, fit or The class is ongoing; new participants may join at any time. unfit, this program can build bone density, lose weight, Registration Fee $15.00/4 Sessions. No class April 7. Classes gain strength & energy. Basic exercises using weights are 50 minutes. Instructor LeVon. geared to individual ability & can put you in the shape needed Day Begins Time Location Activity # for a healthier & more active lifestyle. Authorities claim Tues. Mar. 31 7:25 p.m. CC 11622 strength training can decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease & Tues. May 5 7:25 p.m. CC 11623 osteoporosis. If you own weights, bring them. Otherwise, wait AEROBIC FITNESS AND FUN until after first class before purchasing hand held, wrist or ankle weights. Join this class for an energy overhaul! Classes 50 FOR 65+ minutes. Think about starting the day in this fun Day Begins Time Location Inst. Activity # class! Bev is an inspiring instructor who knows Classes once a week, $28.50/10 Sessions how to keep you motivated with a variety of Mon. Mar. 30 10:30 a.m. CC Bev 11630 exercises. This morning program emphasizes v Thurs. April 2 10:30 a.m. CC Bev 11631 energizing routines designed to improve Classes once a week, $31.00/10 Sessions strength, flexibility and endurance at a level Wed. April 1 6:15 p.m. CC Sue 11632 safe and comfortable for you. This class is directed towards individuals 65 years and older. Come join us! Registration O n fi ne STRENGTH TRAINING, BACK & "ABS" — Fee $28.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 minutes. Instructor Bev. FOR WOMEN N6 Day Begins Time Location Activity # See class description above. This class includes weekly Mon. Mar. 30 9:30 a.m. CC 11624 "AB" workout & specific strength training exercises for lower Thurs. April 2 9:30 a.m. CC 11625 back. Registration Fee $28.00/9 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Vicki. It AEROBICS —LOW IMPACT Day Begins Time Location Activity # High energy, low impact! As you move to music Mon. Mar. 30 6:15 p.m. CC 11633 increase your endurance level and burn fat. Fun easy -to FITNESS & AEROBIC CLASSES learn combinations suitable for all levels. Sue's enthusiasm will get you moving! Registration Fee $31.00/10 Sessions. Classes • Wear comfortable clothes & fitness shoes. 50 minutes. Instructor Sue. • Mats are provided at the community center. Day Begins Time Location Activity # • Steps are provided at North View. Wed. April 1 5:15 p.m. CC 11626 • All classes coed except Strength Training, Back & "Abs" for Women. Online lit AEROBIC COMBO — SATURDAY • Some class cancellations are noted in class descriptions. Come alone, meet new people, make an J� No classes May 23 and May 25. Any additional changes exercise date with a friend or make it a - will be noted on the fitness calendars available from family affair. This low impact great cardio ( y instructor and at the community center service desk. workout class offers a variety of exercises used You may also call 763 -569 -3400. Classes are added at to challenge all fitness levels. You are Il the end of a session to cover these cancellations. encouraged to participate in the intensity level that suits you best. There will be a 10 minute warm -up, 20 minutes of low impact aerobics, 10 CIRCUIT TRAINING minutes of step, (for persons unable to do step, the same Want a fun, fast paced way to lose weight, tone muscles patterns may be done on the floor during this segment) and get stronger? Want to meet new people? If so, this followed by cool down and strength training. If you own class is for you. We will meet in the Circuit training area of the weights, bring them. Otherwise, wait until after first class exercise room. Warm up, instruction and use of circuit before purchasing hand held, wrist or ankle weights. No class equipment and cool down will be the class format. Great for April 11 & May 23. Registration Fee $25.00/8 Sessions. beginners to the more experienced exerciser. Registration Fee Classes 50 minutes. Instructor Cindy. $24.00/4 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jessi. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Day Begins Time Location Activity # Sat. April 4 8:30 a.m. NVJH 11627 Thurs. April 2 6:00 p.m. CC 11634 Recreation Brochure 15 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Adult Activities continued Qnhe HATHA BEGINNING YOGA 44% BASIC EXERCISE ROOM ORIENTATION There are many benefits to Yoga including COMMUNITY CENTER EXERCISE ROOM improved muscular strength, flexibility and stress Learn proper fitness equipment techniques for a safe & reduction. This class is designed to give the student an effective workout. This is a basic walk through of all fitness understanding of yoga basics. The instructor will start with equipment to help you understand how to use each machine simple poses that stretch your shoulder muscles, correctly. A fitness specialist will assist you on the proper use spine, lower back, hips and groin. You will leave and correct form. This is not an individual program design refreshed, calm and relaxed. Bring a towel and water session. Free for members or patrons paying $4.25 daily general bottle. Registration Fee $31.00/10 Sessions. No class admission. $10 reservation fee refundable upon completion of May 21. Classes 50 Min. Instructor MaryJane. orientation or cancellation 48 hours in advance of appointment. ` Day Begins Time Location Activity # Appointments available during the week and weekends. Thurs. April 1 5:00 p.m. CC 11762 Approximately 60 minutes. Call 763 -569 -3400 for schedule. Thurs. April 1 6:00 p.m. CC 11635 Thurs. April 1 7:00 p.m. CC 11636 EXERCISE ROOM 8 BODY FAT TESTING &FITNESS ANALYSIS The exercise room offers complete fitness equipment for cardiovascular & strength conditioning. Minimum age 15. Shirts = With infrared light & computer, your body fat is & tennis shoes required. Seepage 33 for hours. measured within 1% accuracy! EASY! (It's like having Circuit Training Equipment blood pressure taken.) Body fat is a more telling measure of Fit Express Hip Abduction/Adduction; Fit Express Abdominal/ health and future quality of life than weight and height alone. Low Back; Fit Express Pectoral/Deltoid; Fit Express Shoulder Less body -fat means less risk for degenerative diseases (joint, Press/Pull Down; Fit Express Leg Extension/Leg Curl; Fit heart, back injury, diabetics, stroke.) The computer analyzes Express Squat; Fit Express Lift Task; Fit Express Chest Row; Fit your test results and sets a weekly goal for weight & /or body fat Express Bicep/Tricep; Fitness Technology Rotary Torso; reduction with specific caloric intake and exercise amounts. Precor Stretch Trainer The consultation is with an R.N. who, after individual testing, Cardiovascular Equipment will provide group instruction for practical lifestyle changes. If Life Fitness Treadmills; Life Fitness Elliptical Cross Trainers; you are new to exercise, this provides a baseline to measure Precore Elliptical; Star Trac Recumbent Bikes; Life Fitness Stair your future progress. If you are a seasoned exerciser and weight Climbers; Stair Master Free Climber manager, you will learn if you have achieved numbers in the Strenath Training Equipment excellent range of health and fitness. Max 2. Approximately 45 Life Fitness Leg Press /Calf Raise; Life Fitness Leg Curl/Leg Min. Registration Fee $11.5011 Session. Extension; Life Fitness Multi- chest; Life Fitness Bicep/Triceps; Day Date Time Location Activity # Life Fitness "Smith" Machine; Life Fitness Cable Crossover; Wed. April 1 4:30 p.m. CC 11637 Cybex Abdominal; Dumbbells; Life Fitness Lat Pull Down DROP -IN CARDS This option is ideal for people who want to exercise but cannot commit to the same class every week. To reach class minimums, we encourage you to register for a specific class instead of purchasing a card if at all possible. Please purchase cards early so we know we can count on you. Cards may be purchased for aqua or fitness classes that have met the minimum number of registrations to hold the class and do not fill to capacity. Cards are non - refundable and may be used only during the spring 2009 session. Card options for 5, 8, 10 or 12 classes are of equal value, assisting you in purchasing only the number you will actually use spring session. If you have any questions, call Kathy at 763 -569 -3405. Drop -In Card registration not available online. With a drop -in card, you can start anytime ... now there's no reason not to exercise with us! DROP -IN CARD — SENIOR OPTIONS DROP -IN CARD— FITNESS OPTIONS Drop -In- Cards —For persons 62 years and older. # of Classes Fee Activity # # of Classes Fee Activity # 12 Classes $43.20 11638 12 Classes $46.20 11643 10 Classes $36.00 11639 10 Classes $38.50 11644 , 8 Classes $28.80 11640 8 Classes $30.80 11645 5 Classes $18.00 11641 5 Classes $19.25 11646 1 Class 53.75 11642 1 Class $4.00 11647 ** *ATTENTION CARD BUYERS * ** When buying your CARD, please indicate the class or classes that you most likely will be attending. This will help: When determining whether we have the minimum number to have a class with registered participants plus Drop -In Card users. Before purchasing a card, check to see if the class you were planning on attending has been canceled. Sometimes circumstances beyond our control require us to cancel a class or change location; if we know what class you attend, we will attempt to notify you. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 16 Recreation Brochure Adult Activities continued PERSONAL FITNESS e ABOUT BOAT SAFETY TRAINING There is a lot more to boating than just buying a boat! This Your complimentary personal course teaches the basics of boating f consultation includes a Par- Q/Health safety. Lights, emergency History Evaluation, Needs Analysis, procedures, required equipment and Functional Strength Assessment and Goal Setting. boating etiquette are all covered. �I This is a great class for families as well as individuals. (Minimum age is 12 years.) According to the U.S. Coast Guard, about 80 percent of all boating fatalities occurred on boats This session is available to members or non - members who pay where the operator had not completed a boating safety the general daily $4.25 admission fee. education course. Take this class and keep you and your passengers safe. Your insurance company may offer a discount To schedule your complimentary appointment or for more for successful completion of this course. Bring a bag lunch. information, call 763 -569 -3405. Vending machine on site have snacks and beverages. Registration Fee $50.0011 Session includes the course book. SPRING SPECIAL -BUY TWO, GET ONE FREE Classes 8 hours. Instructors U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Purchase two one hour p ersonal training sessions for $92.00 Day Date Time Location Activity # and receive the third session free. A $46.00 value! (Non- Sat. April 4 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. CC 11520 members also pay the daily $4.25 general daily admission fee each time.) Take advantage of this great deal to update your current program or to get a fresh start this spring! FEES FOR ADDITIONAL SESSIONS AARP Each session is 1 hour. Sessions are available by appointment. 55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING These prepaid sessions are valid for one month after your Auto Insurance Discount projected final workout session. Non - members will also pay Registration accepted immediately! the daily $4.25 general daily admission fee for each session, FEE —AARP Members $12 & Non - members $14. which includes use of the pool, sauna and exercise room. Membership information, call 1- 888 - 687 -2277. # of Fee Activity # This classroom training program is designed to help persons 55 Sessions and older improve their driving skills while teaching them how 2 Sessions $92.00 11648 to avoid accidents & traffic violations. No tests; course completion is required to initiate the 3 year auto insurance 6 Sessions $264.00 11649 discount and become a better driver. Instructors are trained volunteers. 12 Sessions $504.00 11650 Eight Hour — If you have never taken the training or if you haven't taken the refresher course for more than three years. For class locations in the surrounding area, call the AARP office at 952- 858 -9040, Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. BROOKLYN CENTER Four Hour Refresher — For persons who have completed the FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS eight hour mature driving course within the preceding three Join others who love quilting. This is a friendly 11 � years. 1 Session. drop -in group who meet on the first and third Date Day Time March 4 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to April 1 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. No dues, bring a sandwich, beverage and your May 6 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. quilting project and join us at the Community Center, For June 3 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. more information call Joanne at 763 -561 -1219. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Register at Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Questions, call 763 -569 -3400. If the class is full, we will put you on the waiting list and call if an opening BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING - occurs. Advanced registration required by mail or in FREE person; no walk -ins the day of class. Make check or money West Fire Station order payable to AARP. (Cash not accepted.) 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. Class location - Crossings, 6201 N Lilac Drive, south entry. Tuesday - Friday, 8 -10:00 p.m. Crossing residents may register with the manager, space Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. providing. Thanks to Crossings Manager Jesse & Lang Nelson Corporation for providing this site. Smoking prohibited. Recreation Brochure 17 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Adult Activities continued QnliW POTTERY —BEGINNING BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB This class is designed to teach the basic The club is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Community skills of throwing and hand building. The - Activities, Recreation & Services Department. Meetings are the community center offers a unique opportunity second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in Constitution Hall of to practice your new skills by including in the the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The purpose of the registration fee 25 lbs. clay for projects, organization is to promote social, cultural and civic activities unlimited practice time outside of class, glazes, firing fees and for area women. Annual dues $10. Monthly meetings are tax. (Additional clay is $41.30, which includes 25 lbs., glazes, informative with entertaining programs. March 10 features a firing & tax.) Bring a work shirt to the first class. Instructor will new event with an Afternoon Tea Party. Wear a hat and gloves teach seven weeks. Students will work independently one week and don't forget your favorite teacup! Please bring a during class time. Registration Fee $106.80/8 Sessions. Classes nonperishable item for CEAP. April 14 Birthday celebration, 2' /i hours. Instructor Chad. election of officers, Bingo fundraiser and baby shower for Day Begins Time Location Activity # CEAP. Monthly trips & tours also offered to members; details t Tues. March 17 6:30 p.m. CC 11651 available at monthly meetings. March 25 we tour the Federal Tues. May 12 6:30 p.m. CC 11652 Reserve Building & Star Tribune; lunch at Murray's. April 29 chocolate tasting and lunch in Stillwater at Water Street Inn. Qnhe POTTERY — INTERMEDIATE /ADVANCED For complete information about the club, call 763 -566 -8303. Designed for advanced students who are proficient in Trips for members are planned through May. throwing, hand building and glazing. The instructor will be in the lab three times during the eight -week session. This is an ideal format for participants who want to work FREE TAX HELP independently yet need some instruction either in new IRS certified volunteers help low income & techniques or with problem solving. Participants with less than older adults with tax returns: through April 15 4 years experience may register at the discretion of the on Tuesdays, 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m. at Crystal instructor. Registration fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive and firing and tax. For heavy production, each additional 25 lbs. of Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, at clay is $41.03, which includes glazes, firing & tax. Registration Robbinsdale City Hall, 4100 Lakeview Ave. No appointment Fee $106.80/8 Sessions. Classes 2' /z hours. Instructor Chad. Feb. 16, Presidents Day. Please do not call these locations No Day Begins Time Location Activity # appointment is needed; assistance is on a first -come basis. Mon. Mar. 16 6:30 p.m. CC 11653 Bring: Social Security cards of all taxpayers & dependents; Mon. May 11 6:30 p.m. CC 11654 copy of 2008 income taxes; all income statements (W -2's, 1099's, and all other income information); dollar amount of Wine POTTERY — LAB AND FIRING Economic Stimulus Payment; Real Estate taxes paid or PRIVILEGES Hennepin County 2008 Property Tax statement. Renters: bring Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at CRP form. Welfare recipients: bring your letter from county the community center or have had previous experience and are showing how much you received. If in doubt if something is familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on an unlimited important, bring it. To find other tax preparation assistance sites basis other than class times and students may have pieces fired dial 211. The AARP Foundation Tax -Aide Program sponsors in the eight -week period. The lab program is designed for this free tax assistance program in cooperation with the IRS & individuals who want to work independently. MN Dept. of Revenue and is supported by the sites where aid is Registration fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, offered. glazes, firing and tax. (Additional clay is 41.30, which includes 25 lbs., glazes, firing BROOKLYN CENTER PICNIC SHELTERS and tax.) Arrange your own time to work in The City of Brooklyn Center has eleven picnic shelters that can the lab during the eight weeks. No instruction. be reserved for youth groups, adult groups, business picnics and New lab participants are asked to meet with private functions. To reserve a picnic shelter, call 763 -569 -3400 the instructor for an orientation at 6 p.m. on Monday though Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For a list of all L - - Monday or Tuesday of the first week. park locations and their amenities, visit our website at Registration Fee $103.63/8 Weeks. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.or¢ and select parks and trails. Day Begins Time Location Activity # t Week of Mar. 16 CC 11655 Reservation Reservation Week of May 11 CC 11656 Resident Non - Resident V Fee Fee WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE Central Park & $ 40.00 $55.00 The Community Center now provides wireless Central Softball Field Shelter Internet service for our patrons. For example, if your child is swimming or taking lessons, you Bellvue, East Palmer, $15.00 $30.00 are welcome to bring your laptop and use our Evergreen, Firehouse, complimentary wireless internet service. For information Freeway, Happy Hollow, on how to connect, please stop at our customer service Lions, Northport & counter. Twin Lake Parks www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 18 Recreation Brochure COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS Community Tripsters is a program for people who enjoy getting away and meeting new friends. We live in an area that offers a multitude of fun and educational opportunities! Our trips allow you to eat at wonderful restaurants & experience a host of remarkable recreational activities. Motor coach buses depart & return to Brooklyn Center Community Center; an escort accompanies all trips. REGISTRATION for trips now in progress by mail or in person, online at www.cityofbrooklvncenter.ore or phone with Visa or MasterCard. When registering for someone else, please have correct spelling of his/her name, correct address & phone #. Deadline dates listed are on a space - permitting basis only. Refunds given only if trip is canceled or a substitute can be found to take your place. Refunds subject to $5 service fee or 3% of the fee for extended trips. FOR PERSONS TRAVELING ALONE — Would you like to go on a day outing or extended trip but are hesitant to sign up? The Community Tripster staff would like to help put you in touch with others. If interested in finding out more, call Kathy, 763 -569 -3405. We've got your ticket for spring fun! March 16 - Celebrate The Irish with Katie McMahon May 11 -17 - Springtime in — $59 includes luncheon. Registration deadline past. Call for Kentucky trip details, openings or to be placed on a no obligation waitlist. We travel through the blossoming Activity #11397. country side and cities enjoying the beauty of spring on this seven day April 16 — Mystery Trip deluxe motor coach tour. Trip highlights Men as well as women will get fired up about this r include National historical sites: Graham \Woodford Reserve trip! We will begin the day with a narrated tour in - Distillery, Shaker Villages of Pleasant Hill, Abe Lincoln a city nearby. The focus of our tour will span the Birthplace; Kentucky Horse Park, Artesian Center, Derby annals of time and a few other things. Sorry to Museum & Churchill Down and more! Price includes coffee keep you in suspension, but this IS a mystery trip stop, 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners, and attractions outlined. after all. We could give a floury description of our lunch $1,275 per person, double occupancy. Triple, quad and single destination, but we won't. Suffice it to say, it will be tasty. And occupancy available. March 20, deposit of $150 per person is our final destination is sure to spark your interest! Cost $49/ due. For more information and a trip brochure, call Kathy at person includes lunch, tours, tax, gratuity, motor coach and 763 -569 -3405. Activity #11367. escort. Approximate time 9:50 a.m. -2:30 p.m. March 27, registration deadline. Activity #11657. May 21 —Old Log —Alone Together April 21 — St. Croix Casino "Fund" Excursion Join us for another great comedy at the Old Log Theater! Please support this "Fund" excursion. Bring your friends — open Alone Together is about a middle -aged couple whose children to all adults! The $6 charge goes towards expenses incurred for have finally left the nest. They are alone together ... but not for the trip and to help support "boomer" programs through the long! All three sons come charging back home after Brooklyn Center Recreation Dept. Join our escort for a fun, experiencing some hard knocks in the real world and mom & relaxing and scenic spring ride through western Wisconsin to dad have quite a time pushing them out again. Prior to the Turtle Lake. Each person receives $5 to spend. Bring your TLC show, we'll enjoy a wonderful Old Log lunch with an entree Card. If you do not have one, it is to your advantage to sign up choice of Walleye, pork chop, stuffed chicken breast or veggie for a card at the casino. Special unadvertised discounts and lasagna. Cost $47 /person includes luncheon, theatre, tax, games are often available for TLC holders. Minimum of 40 gratuity, motor coach and escort. Approximate time 10:45 a.m. - people. Cost $6 /person includes motor coach, $5 to spend and 5:00 p.m. May 1, registration deadline. Activity #11660. escort. Approximate time 9:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. April 13, registration deadline. Activity #11658. June 20 - Ordway Center - Singin' in r May 8 - St. Peter Perfection the Rain This community is one of adventure, In 1952, Singin' in the Rain burst upon the beauty and art. We begin our day at The scene and became one of the most celebrated Whiskey River Inn overlooking an animal movie musicals of all time. The musical refuge. Enjoy a chicken salad croissant sandwich, wild rice " stage production embraces the best of the soup and beverage. Next we'll go to the Chamber of Commerce " beloved songs and characters and adds a where we will meet our tour guide at the newly installed pearly remarkable dimension that delights theater gates. On our bus tour we will hear and see some of the little lovers. This show overflows with romance known secrets of St. Peter. Our final stop is Gustavus and unforgettable dancing, and YES, it is going to rain! Don't Adolphus College Chapel for a narrated tour of the spiritual miss this miracle of stagecraft with 18 scene changes, including Peter Grandlund sculptures. This is a day to remember! Cost two rain - drenched production numbers. Cost $98 /person $32 /person includes lunch, tours, tax, gratuity, motor coach and includes main floor seating, tax, gratuity, motor coach and escort. Approximate time 9:30 a.m. — 4:45 p.m. April 22, escort. Approximate time 1:00 — 5:45 p.m. May 7, registration registration deadline. Activity #11659. deadline. Activity #11661. Recreation Brochure 19 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org • • ; • 1 AL Mission Statement: "We are dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of boomers & beyond and their families by providing quality classes and programs, trips, community resource information and volunteer opportunities." If you have questions, call Kathy, Program Supervisor at 763 - 569 -3405. FIVE CITIES TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (lI Transportation is offered for persons 60 years and older from SPARE TIMES is published four to six apartment complexes and homes. times a year by the Brooklyn Center It's More Than Just A Ride! Community Activities, Recreation and Information & Reservations — Monday - Friday Services Department. SPARE TIMES 763 -531 -1259 is your guide for the latest information on social activities, things happening in the community, resources, fun trips, and Regular Destination Fare: $3.50 per round trip with the outings. punch pass card or $4 cash. Mini -coach transportation to City SPARE TIMES is available by mail. Give us a call to receive a sponsored programs at the Brooklyn Center Community complimentary issue. If you would like to receive your copy by Center, grocery, malls and discount stores. Pharmacy and mail in 2009, please send $3.00 to help defray mailing banking opportunirieS are available at some stores. expenses. Please send a check payable to the City of Brooklyn Center along with your name, address, zip code and telephone Special Destination Fare: The round tri'W number. Indicate this is for SPARE TIMES. Visa or fare is 2 punches from the pass card or $7 MasterCard is also accepted. The newsletter itself is cash. A minimum of 15 riders are needed complimentary. If you prefer, you may pick up a copy at the for these destinations and will be noted in community center or access it on the City's website at the monthly schedules. (Also, see page for current www.cityofbrooklvncenter.org Click on recreation and then special destinations.) Boomers & Beyond Activities. We invite you to read SPARE Punch Pass cards for regular & special 22 destinations are TIMES and explore what Brooklyn Center has to offer you. available in $14 or $28 amounts and may be purchased from the driver with cash or a check payable to First Transit. FREE HELP FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES No one is denied a ride due to the inability to pay the full fare. Brooklyn Center Community Center Please contact Rita for assistance 763 -531 -1274. No Income Limits! Confidential, Free Assistance & No Sales! PRISM EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION Second Wednesday of the month Staff ........... Monday - Friday 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. 763 -529 -1252 March 11, April 8, May 13 Answering Machine .................. ...........................763 -529 -1252 (Leave your name, phone number, date, location and time of One hour individual appointments at appointment.) On the ride home, the final pick up is 2:30 p.m. 9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. Call Kathy 763 -569 -3405 to schedule your appointment. Transportation to medical and dental appointments in Brooklyn Any Medicare beneficiary is eligible for this free service Center or North Memorial Hospital and their affiliated clinics. which answers any Medicare questions. A donation of $5 per round trip is suggested. For Example: • Choosing the best supplement health insurance SENIOR LINKAGE LINE • Understanding Medicare Part D Make your life easier • Low Income Options A free telephone information- and - assistance service for senior • Sorting out medical and hospital bills adults and their families. Don't know what to ask? Don't know • Medicare coverage for a given service what's available? We can help by calling 1- 800 - 333 -2433. You • Appeals can talk to a person who can help you assess your situation and • Medical assistance introduce you to the resources available in your own community. Calls are absolutely free of charge, although there Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with a volunteer may be a charge for services you are referred to. Calls are health insurance counselor from Senior Community answered from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Some days Services here at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. In experience a high volume of calls; be prepared to leave your addition, caregivers or family members are welcome to area code, telephone number & a message. Someone will be schedule an appointment for Medicare beneficiaries. Co- happy to return your call as soon as possible. Messages can be sponsored with the Brooklyn Center Community Activities, left 24 hours a day or e-mail us at senior.linkagenastate.mn.us Recreation & Services Department. This is a service of the Minnesota Board on Aging. www.citygfbrooklyncenter.org 20 Recreation Brochure Boomers & Beyond Activities continued SOCIAL GROUPS DONUT MAKE YOU WONDER? The groups Leisure Time and Brooklyn Theme Parties meet Join us on the third Wednesday of the month at Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek for interesting informative programs, juice, Parkway. Transportation is available through Five Cities coffee, and you guessed it, donuts at Crystal , for Leisure Time & Brooklyn Theme Party lunches or Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N dinners. See Transportation on page 20. Call 763 -569 -3405 from 10 -11:30 a.m. Program fee is $2 for more information. payable at the door but you must register in advance so there are enough refreshments for everyone. Call LEISURE TIME DROP -IN 763 -569 -3405 to register for this educational opportunity by If you enjoy cards you are welcome to join us on Wednesdays the Thursday before. Sponsored by the Cities of Brooklyn from 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. Partners are not required to play. Come, Center, Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale and Senior Services of bring your lunch and have a fun afternoon. Coffee & tea District 281. A special thanks to Matthew and Erica Martin, provided. Everyone contributes $1 /week to the kitty, which Reverse Mortgage Consultants with Wells Fargo who are helps defray the cost for supplies, refreshments & prizes. assisting with the sponsorship of these programs. Birthdays are celebrated the 0 Wednesday of each month with dessert. On birthday party Wednesdays everyone except those March 18 — Story of a WWII Undercover Teenager celebrating a birthday that month pays $1. The 2nd Wednesday Agnes Lackovic Daluge was born in Czechoslovakia. She was is Progressive 500 with prizes for the two top scores, non- ill and undernourished due to impoverished living conditions. player and a drawing. The last Wednesday features "Crazy" At age 11, she was sent to Germany to live with her affluent Progressive 500. April 15 is a spring party luncheon, aunt to be nursed back to health. Before long she was swept reservations required. If you do not play cards, informal into her Aunt's secret life, the Munich Underground Forces. instruction is available from the players. Hosted by Within three years she learned four languages, which helped volunteers Art and Peggy. Please call Kathy at 763 -569 -3405. her save hundreds of lives, including Jewish refugees and Allied soldiers. Agnes and her husband published a book of her life. She died in 2007. Her husband Willard will share her remarkable story. BROOKLYN THEME April 15 — Write Your Story! 'M PARTY Nothing will be more appreciated by your grandchildren than your story, m your words, of growing up in the early 20th LVNCHEONS OR century! What you think is common knowledge will be a DINNERS different world to 21' century eyes and ears. Identify those Tired of cooking? Would you rather spend your people in the funny clothes in family picture albums by learning time having fun? Do you like to eat? If you how to get started, how to get help, and how to preserve your answered yes, then you are invited to come and memories. Kathy Lund leads a group of writers for the enjoy these special theme events, hang out with Minnesota Genealogical Society and can refer you to others friends and meet new people. Times and dates will who can inspire you! vary depending on the theme and availability of the May 20 — Minnesota Memories entertainers. Delicious meals are planned and Author Joan Claire Graham presents programs throughout catered around the theme. Everyone is welcome Minnesota each year, encouraging people to write their stories, with advanced paid reservations. The cost is $7 per giving tips and inviting writers to submit stories for future event. Updated information will be published in the Minnesota Memories volumes. Her programs are great fun and Spare Times or on the City's website at evoke the same warm feelings as the stories in her books. www.citvofbrooklvncenter.oru. You may also call Graham's books tell true stories about real, Minnesota people, Kathy at 763 - 569 -3405 for more information. places, times and events. Hear MN history you sure didn't learn in school! BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP If you enjoy reading, join in on our fun drop -in book MEN'S DROP -IN discussions. The group is sponsored by the Cities of Brooklyn If you are interested in getting together informally with other Center, Robbinsdale and Crystal and is open to anyone guys, drop in on Mondays or Thursdays from Noon — 3:30 p.m. regardless of where they live. We meet at Robbinsdale City Come play Buck Euchre, similar to 500. If you do not play Hall, 4100 Lakeview Ave. N from 1 -2:30 p.m., the first Buck Euchre, informal instruction by the men is Tuesday of the month. March 3- Cracker! The Best Dog in Viet available. Participants welcome to start other goo- Nam by Cynthia Kadohata. April 7 -Class Action by Clara table games too. The men meet through April 16 Bingham. May 5 -Wish You Well by David Baldacci. June 2- at Centerbrook Golf Course Clubhouse, 5500 N Persuasion by Jane Austin. We will again host "Meet the Lilac Dr. On April 20 they return to the Brooklyn Author" on August 4. For the author series, there is a $2 Center Community Center. Hosted by volunteers. admission and refreshments will be provided. For further Questions, call Roger, 763 -560 -0379 or Kathy information on books that will be read or if you have questions 763 -569 -3405, about the monthly discussions, call Kathy at 763 -569 -3405. Recreation Brochure _' I www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org o Boomers & Beyond Activities continued FIVE CITIES TRANSPORTATION PROVIDES RIDES FOR SPECIAL DESTINATIONS LISTED ON THIS PAGE Pre - registration required for all special destinations; call 763 -531 -1259 at least one week in advance unless otherwise noted in description. Registration is based on a space availability basis. Minimum number of registrations required. The special fare for a round trip ride is $7 cash or 2 punches from pass card. Fare and punch pass purchases are payable to the driver. Punch passes are $14 for 4 punches and $28 for 8 punches. All other costs listed below are on your own. Please bring cash or credit card as some restaurants do not accept checks. If you are unable to attend after making a reservation, please call the 5 Cities office so someone from the waitlist can take your place. New Location -Bus picks up at the Crossings, 6201 N Lilac Drive (corner of Fremont and Lilac Dr.) with 6 or more people. Parking available for non – residents. If the minimum of 6 is not met, participants will be given the choice of a Robbinsdale or Crystal pickup. These destinations are made possible in part by a generous contribution from HUMANA. Humana. Home pickups available for BC Brunchers- regular fare applies. r., "id .wb.. a...+it — WITH SENIORS IN MIND ` i FORUM AND THE FORK AFTERNOON VIVACE! Visit the MN History Center in St. Paul An inspiring day starts with a CONCERT SERIES for special free fascinating programs and free organ concert followed by Vivace means full of life! Enjoy these lectures based on laces in Minnesota a lecture and complimentary P concerts performed by professional the eo le and events. There will be time refreshments at Westminster Presbyterian p p Church in Minneapolis. Mar. 19, The musicians. to visit the museum store or tour the Quest for a Global Nation - Strobe Talbot exhibits. If you wish to tour the exhibits, there is an $8.00 fee. The new exhibit is president of Brookings Institution and March 12 "Minnesota on the . Ma " Bring bag former deputy Secretary of State in the p g a g Clinton administration Prior to 1933 he Landmark Center . lunch or visit their Cafe MN. The This free concert is sponsored by The program scheduled March 10 – To The Forked at Time magazine as a reporter, Schubert Club in Courtroom #317. After Source: Joseph Nicollet Maps the Washington bureau chief, editor -at- large, the concert, try lunch or dessert at Anita's Midwest – a close encounter with this and foreign affairs columnist. In his Caf6 on the main floor of the Landmark historic and colorful character portrayed lecture, he will explore ancient empires Center. Cost on your own. Approximate and modern states historical efforts to by actor Shawn Hoffman. May 12 –The time 11:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Songs She Sang Back Home - Energetic forge a peaceful community of nations. Special fare applies. performance of popular American music April 16, Politics and Race in the Age of the 1940's by Harry James, Johnny of Obama -Gwen Ifill author, moderator Mercer and Frank Loesser. and managing editor of PBS' Washington May 15 Approximate time 9:15 a.m. – 2:15 m. Week and senior correspondent for The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra pp p ' NewsHour. She spent five years at NBC Special fare applies. Friday Coffee Concert News as chief congressional and political correspondent. At the The New York Wooddale Church, Eden Prairie. Upon Times she covered the White House and arrival there will be complimentary coffee reported on national and local affairs for and donut holes in the lobby followed by The Washington Post, Baltimore Evening a 10:30 a.m. concert – Mendelssohn's Sun and Boston Herald American. May 7, Octet. After the concert, we will stop at Interfaith Leadership in a Time of Good Day Caf6 for lunch. Concert tickets �rnrr�rm Religious Crisis -Eboo Patel author, are $10 /person. Lunch cost is on your founder and Executive Director of own. Registration by May 1 at New Interfaith Youth Core, aChicago -based Hope Parks and Recreation 763 - 531 -5151 nonprofit group committed to building or mail to 4401 Xylon Ave N, New Hope, mutual respect among religiously diverse MN 55428. Approximate time 9:00 a.m – BC BRUNCHERS 3:15 p.m. Special transportation fare is youth. He is a Rhodes Scholar and holds a Join the "bunch" for an early lunch at doctorate in sociology of religion from two punches or $7 per person payable to local area restaurants every other month. the driver on the day of the trip. Home pickups available; times Oxford University. He serves on the approximately 10:30 a.m. Individual Religious Advisory Committee of the checks including tax and gratuity will be Council on Foreign Relations, the National Committee of the Aga Khan available for our "bunch." A great time Foundation USA, the Advisory Board of to get together to relax and visit with old Duke University's Islamic Studies Center, acquaintances or meet new. The fare is and the National Board of the YMCA. one punch pass or $4 cash. March 10 we Islamica Magazine named him one of ten will eat at the Oak City Grill in Brooklyn young Muslim visionaries shaping Islam Center. in America. He was chosen by Harvard's Kennedy School Review as one of five future policy leaders to watch. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 22 Recreation Brochure ADAFTIUE RECREATION The adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale & REACH for Resources. For persons not living in one of the cities listed above, you are considered a "non- resident" and need to pay the non - resident fee. Participants must pre- register. REACH is an agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the West & Northwest Hennepin areas. Services include information, referral, advocacy, and counseling. Programs include social/recreation clubs and education programs. An integration specialist is on staff to assist parents, professionals and individuals who are interested in participating in "non- adapted" recreation programs. A minimum of two weeks prior notice is requested. For information and registration procedures, call Becca at 952- 988 -4177. KID -FU 17 ANNUAL BOWL- A -THON A popular martial arts program for kids ages 5 -12! Join REACH staff, friends and other participants Come learn the moves of Jackie Chan. Wear casual, for our annual FUNdraiser! Collect pledges and loose fitting clothing. Thursdays, April 2 -May 21, then join us for two games of bowling, pizza, and 6:00 -6:45 p.m. at Bass Lake Shelter, 5450 Northwest prizes! Call for information and a pledge packet. Blvd., Plymouth. Fee $56. Call for more information. YOGA SATURDAY GIRLS CLUB Relax, get in shape and improve flexibility! Tuesdays, April 7 — Join other girls ages 13 -21 for fun & social skill May 12, 6:45 -7:45 p.m. at St. Louis Park Recreation Center, development. This club is designed for girls who are 3700 Monterey Dr., St. Louis Park. Fee $40. independent in their personal care and want to have fun! Fee $40. Location varies, call for information. WALKING CLUB ACTIVE ADVENTURES Keep that body moving! Walkers meet at various For ages 13 -21. This social group meets Thursday nights in the indoor and outdoor sites on Mondays, April 13 -May 18, NW area April 2 -May 21. Have an adventure in active outdoor i f 6:30 — 8:00 p.m. Fee $25. Call for information. fun. Fee $40. Location varies, call for information. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL SOCIAL FUN — JOYMENT Do you enjoy meeting new friends or like socializing with a A program for teens with Asperger's Syndrome. We meet once group of people? Come join us Wednesdays for a variety of fun a week for fun and social interaction. Come join us. Call Becca activities. Meets at Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas for information Dr., 6:30 -8:30 p.m., April 1— May 20. Fee $40. BOWLING FOR ALL ON THE TOWN Join your friends for America's favorite sport! Bowl Saturdays, A popular social program for adults who can explore their March 28 -May 16, Noon -2 p.m. at Doyle's Bowling Alley, community with minimal supervision. We meet every other 5000 West Broadway, Crystal. In addition, adults may bowl, 3- week. Ages 18 -25, Friday evenings beginning April 3. Ages 5:00 p.m. at Earle Brown Bowl, 6440 James Circle N, Brooklyn 26 +, Saturday evenings beginning April 4. Fee $20 plus Center. Each week you will bowl two games. League fee $35 additional evening fee depending on activity. plus the weekly fee of $3 at Doyles & $4 at Earle Brown. DANCES — Apri117, May 1 & May 15 FAMILY YOGA Join your friends from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. and groove to all the Increase attention span, muscle tone and flexibility. latest hits! Adults ages 18 and older can come and enjoy a great This class is for children with disabilities and their evening of DJ music & dancing. Pay $5 at the door; pre - parents to learn yoga together. Siblings are welcome. registration not required. Staff is welcome to stay at no cost. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tuesdays April 7 — Call 952- 988 -4177 for locations. May 12, 5:30 -6:30 p.m. at St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Dr., St. Louis Park. Fee $50 /parent and child, $20 for each additional family participant. CANOE THE CHAIN OF LAKES!! eve On Sunday May 17, learn the basic skills needed to WEEKEND VENTURES FOR ADULTS & TEENS canoe and then spend the afternoon paddling on Lake Need a mini vacation? A great getaway weekend is planned, of the Isles. This activity is appropriate for adults with one for adults & one for teens (14 -25). We will stay in a great all ability levels. We will meet from Noon -4 p.m. Instruction, hotel and spend Saturday at the Mall of America. Sho m guides and adaptive equipment will be provided by Wilderness pp g' Inquiry. Additional staff will be rides, movies, mini -golf, Underwater World, there is so much to provided by Reach. Call Becca for do; it is sure to be an exciting venture. The weekend of March more information. Registration 20 -22 for teens and March 27 -29 for adults. Fee $350. Call g Becca for the exciting details. deadline May 6. Fee $40. - — Recreation Brochure 23 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org (� O �J�-► O o v o� o • In these programs there are no tryouts and EVERYONE will play. • All programs 1 hour. In case of rainouts, due to financial and time restraints, only one practice or game will be made up. Softball season June 15 -July 27; Soccer season June 16 -July 30. • There are a minimum & maximum number per location. If registration minimum has not been met, a location could be canceled. If this should occur, you will have the option of transferring child to another location or receiving a refund. • No weekend practices or games. • Younger children who have participated in our program two or more years may register for a higher level class. At instructors' discretion, players may be transferred to an appropriate program. • Fee includes T -shirt. When registering, indicate size. (Not all sizes available for every class.) • Softball participants should bring a glove and hat. Soccer participants should wear shin guards. • Adult volunteer coaches needed to assist staff instructors /coaches. See coaches on the field. • Evergreen Football Field – 71 & Dupont; Northport Soccer Field – 55 & Sailor Lane; Grandview Soccer Field – 59 & Humboldt; Kylawn Park – 61" & Kyle; Odyssey Charter School – 6201 Noble Ave N If your child wishes to be on the same team as another child, please sign up for the same team. Parents are responsible for providing transportation to the other park when games begin. Kylawn and Odyssey are right next to each other and parents can walk with their children on the trail from one location to the other. QnlinC T -BALL - PRESCHOOL Qn1ke SOFTBALL — JUNIOR SOFTBALL Ages 3 & 4 who are eligible for kindergarten in fall 2010 Ages 8 -10, grades 3 & 4 as of fall `09. An & 2011. See description below. A parent, adult relative instructional program with emphasis on or friend are encouraged, not required, to be a buddy. They mastering skills of throwing, hitting and fielding. Majority of assist by standing behind their child and assist in skill time will be playing softball. Have fun while continuing to development. Coaches teach skills & help if you aren't sure. develop softball skills. Registration Fee $50.00. Registration Fee $50.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W June 15 7:10 p.m. Team 1- Kylawn West 11548 M &W June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 7- Kylawn East 11536 M &W June 15 7:10 p.m. Team 2- Kylawn West 11549 M &W June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 8- Kylawn East 11537 Based on the number of participants last summer, junior Qnh T BALL softball and softball teams may play one or two games Ages 4 & 5, going into kindergarten in fall against each other. For these games only, players from the `09. This is for kids who like to run, jump, teams will be divided according to age and size to form new throw, play games & have FUN! LEARN the basic teams for the evening. fundamentals of softball, good sportsmanship & play related skill games & relays. Registration Fee $50.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Qnhe SOFTBALL M &W June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 1- Kylawn West 11538 Ages 11 -14, grades 5 -8 in fall `09 who have played M &W June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 2- Kylawn West 11539 softball and know the skills. Youth in grades 6-8 who M &W June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 3- Odyssey West 11540 have not had experience may also sign up. Coaches will review M &W June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 4- Odyssey West 11541 the first night. Games scheduled the remaining weeks. M &W June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 5- Odyssey East 11542 Registration Fee $50.00. M &W June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 6- Odyssey East 11543 Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W June 15 7:10 p.m. Team 1- Kylawn East 11550 e SOFTBALL — "KIDS" INTRODUCTION M &W June 15 7:10 p.m. Team 2- Kylawn East 11551 Ages 6 -8, grades 1 & 2 as of fall `09. Children will have FUN while LEARNING good sportsmanship, teamwork and fundamentals of softball. Registration Fee $50.00. YOUTH SUMMER SPORTS Day Begins Time Location Activity # PROGRAMS M &W June 15 7:10 p.m. Team 1- Odyssey East 11544 REGISTRATION ACCEPTED M &W June 15 7:10 p.m. Team 2- Odyssey East 11545 M &W June 15 7:10 p.m. Team 3- Odyssey West 11546 IMMEDIATELY. M &W June 15 7:10 p.m. Team 4- Odyssey West 11547 Little Kickers, Kickin' Kids I, Kickin' Kids II and Soccer programs on page 25. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 24 Recreation Brochure Youth Sports Program — Summer continued If your child wishes to be on the same team as another GYMNASTICS PROGRAM child, please sign up for the same team. The gymnastics program has been developed using a Parents are responsible for providing transportation to skill progression of classes designed to provide other parks when games begin. participants a safe, comfortable advancement in gymnastics. Most students participate in a class 2 -3 times Qnhe SOCCER — LITTLE KICKERS before progressing to next level. Children's classes are ND Ages 3 -5, going into kindergarten in fall `09 & '10. conducted more smoothly when not being observed by parents. Program is noncompetitive, featuring drills & activities Parents are welcome to attend the last 15 minutes of the last day for our "Little Kickers" to develop basic skills of soccer. It also of class for a short demonstration. If you have questions, call offers positive coaching, smaller fields, scrimmages played six Sue at 763 -569 -3406. Classes held at Park Center High on six, with everyone playing and fun for all. Registration Fee School, 7300 Brooklyn Blvd. (Enter on Noble Ave.) $50.00. GYMNASTICS PROGRAM Day Begins Time Location Activity # REGISTRATION ACCEPTED IMMEDIATELY! T &TH June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 1- Evergreen 11552 Qnh GYMNASTICS PRESCHOOL T &TH June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 2- Evergreen 11553 For boys & girls ages 4 -5. A great opportunity to learn T &TH June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 3- Evergreen 11554 basic balance, coordination and motor skills in a fun T &TH June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 4- Evergreen 11555 setting. Children will be taught tumbling skills, including T &TH June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 5- Grandview 11556 forward &backward rolls, cartwheels and headstands and T &TH June 16 6:00 p.m. Team 6- Grandview 11557 introduced to balance beam, uneven bars and vault. Ratio 8 Qnh SOCCER KICKIN' KIDS I students /instructor. Classes 45 min. Instructors Tammy & Ages 6 -8, grades 1 -2 as of fall `09. This n Nikki. Registration Fee $33.00/8 Sessions. instructional program is designed for ® Day Begins Time Location Activity # children to have FUN while LEARNING the Thurs. March 12 6:30 p.m. Park Center 11527 fundamentals of soccer. The program will be Sat. March 14 9:50 a.m. Park Center 11528 filled with many fun activities so "kids" can a GYMNASTICS GIRLS BEGINNING learn the basic skills needed to play soccer and games will be For girls ages 6 -11 who have had little or no gymnastics played in July. Registration Fee $50.00. Begins Time Location Activity # experience. Learn basic tumbling skills such as rolls, Day Activity Day June 7:15 e Team 1- Grandview 11 cartwheels, walkovers and headstands. Simple skills on the T &TH June 16 7:15 p.m. Team 2- Grandview 11559 beam, vault and uneven bars will also be taught. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Tammy & Nikki. Registration Fee $35.50/8 Sessions. T &TH June 16 7:15 p.m. Team 3- Grandview 11560 Day Begins Time Location Activity # T &TH June 16 7:15 p.m. Team 4- Grandview 11561 Thurs. March 12 7:20 p.m. Park Center 11529 Qnbne SOCCER— KICKIN' KIDS II Sat. March 14 10:40 a.m. Park Center 11530 Ages 8 -10, grades 3 -4 as of fall `09. Participants in this GYMNASTICS GIRLS INTERMEDIATE fun instructional program will review and work on For girls ages 6 -11 who have either passed Beginning mastering the fundamentals of soccer. Majority of time spent I t playing soccer games. Registration Fee $50.00. Gymnastics For Girls or can do the following skills: � Begins Time Location Activity # Tumbling - forward and backward roll, cartwheel, headstand; Day Day June 7:15 e Team 1- Evergreen 11 Activity Beam - walk forward and back, front support and mount, squat turn, June 16 7:15 p.m. Team 2- Evergreen 11563 � forward roll; Vault - straddle, hip squat; Bars -back hip T &TH June 16 7:15 p.m. Team 3- Evergreen 11564 circle, single leg cut, pull over to front support. Registration Fee T &TH June 16 7:15 p.m. Team 4- Evergreen 11565 $35.50/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructors Tammy & Nikki. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Qnhe SOCCER Sat. March 14 1:45 a.m. Park Center 11531 Ages 10 -14, grades 5 -8 as of fall `09 who have I TAEKWONDO FOR KIDS previously played soccer & know the skills. The first This program is structured to teach children the night coaches will do a quick review of skills followed by a understanding of respect and discipline while learning scrimmage. Remaining weeks spent playing soccer games. Registration Fee $50.00. basic Taekwondo (Korean Karate). For ages 5 -13. Uniform is Begins Time Location Activity # not required. Loose fitting clothing is acceptable. Classes Day Activity Day June 7:15 e Team 1- Northport 11 offered are for beginner and advanced level and will be held at T &TH June 16 7:15 p.m. Team 2- Northport 11567 the community center. Instructors are from World Taekwondo Academy in Osseo. Classes 1 hour. Registration accepted immediately. Based on number of participants last summer, Kickin' Kids II Beginner Level— Classes once a week, $45.00/6 Sessions & Soccer teams may play one or two games against each other. Day Begins Time Location Activity # For these games only, players from the teams will be divided Thurs. April 2 6:30 -7:30 p.m.Community Ctr. according to age and size to form new teams for the evening. g Thurs. May 14 6:30 -7:30 p.m.Community Ctr. Advanced Level— Classes once a week, $45.00/6 Sessions Thtirsday, June 25. No soccer programs Thurs. April 2 7:30 -8:30 p.m.Community Ctr. Thurs. May 14 7:30 -8:30 p.m.Community Ctr. Recreation Brochure 25 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Centerbrook Par 3 Golf Course 5500 N Lilac Dr CCEN'I'ERBROOK (across Hwy. 100 from Brookdale Mall) BR00 CFNiER 763 - 561 -3239 40 Open to the public! Reservations taken! Club rental! Snack bar! Company parties! Tournaments welcome! 2009 LEAGUES For adults ages 18 & over, seniors 55+ and youth ages 8 -16. LEAGUE REGISTRATION FORMAT — 2008 LEAGUE MEMBERS ONLY League registration begins Monday, March 2 and runs through Thursday, March 19. Centerbrook Clubhouse hours are Monday — Friday 1 -5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. (Closed on Sundays until golf season begins.) RULES Only league members from the 2008 season can sign -up between March 2 -19. You must sign -up for the same day and tee time as the 2008 season. One person may sign -up for entire foursome as long as the entire entry fee is paid and at least two members of foursome played in last year's 2008 league. All league entry fees must be paid at time of registration. Registration forms must have full name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of each person. Some correspondence will be done through e-mail. 2009 LEAGUE OPEN REGISTRATION Open registration begins on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. for new league members on a first -come, first -served basis. If necessary, numbers will be given out at 9:30 a.m. Register at Centerbrook Golf Course. Golfers who would like to be subs in any of our leagues should also register beginning March 21. MONDAY EVENING WOMEN'S LEAGUE THURSDAY MORNING WOMEN'S LEAGUE When: Tee times beginning at 3:00 p.m. When: Tee times beginning at 7:00 a.m. Mondays for 16 weeks, May 4 — August 24. Thursdays for 21 weeks, April 23 — September 17. Fee : $30 plus weekly green fees. Fee: $30 plus weekly green fees. TUESDAY SENIOR LEAGUE THURSDAY EVENING MEN'S LEAGUE Who: Men and women 55 years and older. When: Tee times beginning at 3:00 p.m. When: Tee times beginning at 7:00 a.m. Thursdays for 15 weeks, May 7 — August 27. Tuesdays for 22 weeks, April 21 — September 15. Fee : $30 plus weekly green fees. Fee: $30 plus weekly green fees. FRIDAY EVENING COUPLE'S LEAGUE TUESDAY EVENING WOMEN'S LEAGUE When: Tee times beginning at 5:00 p.m. When: Tee times beginning at 5:00 p.m. Fridays for 16 weeks, April 24 — August 28. Tuesdays for 17 weeks, May 5 — August 25. Fee: $50.00 per couple plus weekly green fees. Fee : $30 plus weekly green fees. No golf May 15, May 22, July 3 s WEDNESDAY MORNING WOMEN'S LEAGUE YOUTH LEAGUE When: Tee times beginning at 8:00 a.m. Who: Girls and boys ages 8 -16. Wednesdays for 22 weeks, April 22 — September 16. When: Tee times beginning at 9:30 a.m. Fee : $30 plus weekly green fees. Wednesdays for 10 weeks, June 17 — August 19. Fee : $15 plus weekly green fees. WEDNESDAY EVENING WOMEN'S LEAGUE End of season picnic is August 19. When: Tee times beginning at 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays for 17 weeks, May 6 — August 26. PASSCARD & INDIVIDUAL ROUND RATES Fee : $30 plus weekly green fees. Attention League Members & Golfers: Save money! Buy our 10 round passcard. (Save price of one round of golf by purchasing a passcard.) Visa and Passcard Senior Adult Youth MasterCard Rates $112.50 $121.50 $94.50 accepted. �7_:j Individual Senior Adult Youth Rates $12.50 $13.50 $10.50 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 26 Recreation Brochure Golf Activities continued GOLF LESSONS Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of lessons designed for all abilities, beginner to experienced. Below is a list of golf activities for May. Registration is on a first -come, first -served basis. Registration begins Monday, March 2. Hours for registration are Monday – Friday 1:00 -5:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. through March 21. (Closed on Sundays until course opens.) Additional lessons will be scheduled in June, July & August. BASIC FUNDAMENTAL YOUTH BASIC FUNDAMENTAL GOLF LESSONS CLASSES Swing into spring with easy Learn to play golf the right way with these easy and fun golf lessons. Limited and fun lessons just for juniors, ages 8 and up. to 8 golfers, minimum of 5. '` Minimum 4, maximum 8 golfers per class. Bring Bring a 9 iron or wedge to the„ – your clubs or we will provide clubs for the first class or we will furnish = _ _- _ = lessons. Classes meet once a week for 3 weeks. Classes one you with clubs. Classes meet twice a week for one hour. hour. Registration Fee $32.00/3 Lessons. Registration Fee $60.00/5 Lessons. # Day Begins Time Location # Days Begins Time Location 5 Wed. May 6 4:30 p.m. Centerbrook 1 M &W May 4 6:30 p.m. Centerbrook 6 Wed. May 6 5:30 p.m. Centerbrook 2 M &W May 4 7:30 p.m. Centerbrook 3 M &W May 27 6:30 p.m. Centerbrook PRIVATE LESSONS 4 M &W May 27 7:30 p.m. Centerbrook Private lessons will be offered. Time of lessons to be scheduled with instructor. Registration Fee $30.00 per half hour or $40.00 per hour. # Day Begins Time Location 7 To be arranged – Call 763 -561 -3239 INTERMEDIATE GOLF LESSONS GIFT CERTIFICATES Prerequisite is Basic Fundamental Golf Lessons. This class is Gift certificates are available at Centerbrook Golf for golfers who need a refresher on consistency and confidence. Course and may be purchased for any amount. Golfers will draw from fundamental techniques already learned. They can be used for golf lessons, passes or Classes formed as requested. Limit 6 golfers, minimum of 4. merchandise. For sale are golf balls, gloves, Classes meet twice a week for one hour. Registration Fee putters, clubs, bags, and some clothing items. $60.00/5 Lessons. They make a great gift for any occasion. TENNIS LESSONS — KID'S TENNIS LESSONS — ADULT Q , BEGINNING Beginning instruction for adults. You will learn O Beginning instruction for children in grades basic ground strokes, serves and volley 3 -6. Learn the forehand, backhand, serving, techniques. Bring your own racquet; balls are court rules, etiquette, scoring. Bring your furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. own racquet; balls are furnished. Classes No class May 25. Registration Fee $25.00/5 meet twice a week for 3 weeks. No class May 25. Registration Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Fee $25.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W May 18 6:20 p.m. BCHS 11753 M &W May 18 4:00 p.m. Evergreen Park 11751 TENNIS LESSONS —TEEN 0 n� VVv v Instruction for students in grades 7 -12. You will learn basic ground strokes, serves and volley techniques. Bring your own I I I r! racquet; balls are furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 3 l� weeks. No class May 25. Registration Fee $25.00/5 Sessions. BCHS, Brooklyn Center High School Classes 1 hour. 65th & Humboldt Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W May 18 5:05 p.m. Evergreen Park 11752 Evergreen Park Courts 72nd & Bryant Ave N Recreation Brochure 27 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD PROGRAM & CLASS LOCATIONS TARGET CENTER & XCEL ENERGY EVENTS CC = Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Get tickets for this great event! The Cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale and New Hope BCHS = Brooklyn Center High School, 6500 Humboldt have joined together to offer great ticket deals. Reserved group Garden City School, 3500 65' Ave N tickets are available for children and adults of all ages! Tickets NJVH = North View Junior High, 69 & Zane Ave may be ordered immediately online at PCHS = Park Center High School, 7300 Brooklyn Blvd www.cityofbrooklyicenter.ore or over the phone with Visa The Crossings /Brookwood, 6201 N Lilac Dr or MasterCard by calling 763 - 569 -3400. Tickets are on a first come basis; see individual deadline dates. A minimum number of tickets need to be sold to ensure this group rate. If this COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY RENTALS minimum is not met, you will be contacted. (In past years, Brooklyn Center Community Center is a smoke free building minimum has always been met.) Ticket Pick -Up: and alcohol is not permitted. Two rooms are available for a Approximately 7 days before performance date, you will be variety of functions. To find out more about fees and notified when tickets arrive at the Brooklyn Center Community availability, call Jeannine at 763 -569 -3470. Rooms available Center. Participants provide their own transportation. Monday through Saturday. (Rentals not available on Sundays.) Please arrive for events '/2 hour early. Room set -up, including tables and chairs are included in the rental fee. The Community Center provides wireless internet Target Center — Harlem Globetrotters service for our patrons. For information on how to connect, Sat. April 11 — The 2009 World Tours is a must please stop at our customer service counter. see! You won't want to miss out on the high -flying action and non -stop excitement. With ball - handling Constitution Hall magic, gravity defying dunks and crowd Constitution Hall is available for business interaction, the Globetrotters will create life -long w and non -profit group meetings and private memories for all. Age 2 and older need a ticket. functions. This room is a great place to Cost $27 /person for lower level seating. Showtime host a family reunion, wedding reception, 1:00 p.m. Mar. 16, reservation deadline. Activity #11393. shower, graduation or anniversary party. Room set -up and P.A. system are included JP in the rental fee. This unique room can accommodate up to 192 DOLPHIN BIRTHDAY persons with banquet style seating and 250 for theater style. PARTY PACKAGE $45.00 Philip Q. Cohen Community Room includes The Cohen Community Room is located •Use of the party room for 1 % hours! on the upper level of the community -Pool admission for up to 10 children! center and is available for small group *Unlimited water slide rides for up to 10 children! functions. (Access to this level is by The $45.00 NON - REFUNDABLE PAYMENT IS REQUIRED elevator or stairs.) Room capacity for WHEN MAKING A RESERVATION. theatre style seating is 70, classroom A minimum of seven days notice required style at 30 and banquet style 50 Fee for additional children for the Dolphin Birthday Party Package is $4.25 each. Photographs of facilities are available on city's website at Adults & youth ages 15 & older pay regular www.citvofbrooklvncenter.ore Click on Community Center pool & water slide admission fees. and select Facility Rental Information. Also available is a ♦ Make a reservation, 763 -569 -3400 Monday — Friday, 9:30 a.m. facility rental inquiry form. Fill out form and click the submit —4:00 p.m. Adult making reservation is responsible for button. A staff member will contact you with room availability. supervising party. Room limit 25 including supervising parents. Minimum height for down water slide is 52 ". Children less than 52" must pass a swim test to use the slide or M be accompanied by an adult. Swimsuits required in pool. UQ ♦ You may bring commercially prepared or store bought cake, O ice cream, pre-packaged beverages (no red, orange or grape SUMMER JOBS dye) and/or order pizza from restaurants. No other food For information about these fun positions, call items, including crockpots, salads, sandwiches, or homemade items permitted. Brooklyn Center Recreation Department. Instructors for evening soccer, Tuesday & Thursdays Or evening t- ball /softball, Monday & Wednesdays Persons with hearing or speech impairment are 763 -569 -3405 served by the MN Relay Service, 711 (TTY/Voice.) Lifeguard and/or swim instructors, 763 -569 -3317 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 28 Recreation Brochure Indicate your child's swim level when registering. If you have questions about swim activities or what level to place your child, call Kirsten or Natalie at 763 -569 -3317. All classes are held at the community center. (NO CLASS MONDAY, MAY 25.) SWIM LESSON LEVELS The American Red Cross Swimming Program follows the SIX level approach Learn to Swim Program. Please refer to � SWIM LESSONS —CHILDREN the level descriptions and choose the level that best fits your American Red Cross classes for children ages 4 & older. child's ability. Welcome to our exciting program! Some children may be tested the first day to assure Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills correct swim level. Average ratio of 5 students /instructor. Introduces independent floating, kicking, gliding & breath Parents do not accompany child in water. Classes 30 min. control. Focus is on allowing child to become comfortable in Classes once a week $46.00/10 Lessons water & work on beginner skills. No previous skills needed. Day Begins Time Swim Level Activity # Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills Tues. Mar. 24 5:10 p.m. 1 -5 11666 Introduces the fundamentals of the front and back crawl along Tues. Mar. 24 5:45 p.m. 1 -5 11667 with rhythmic breathing. Students must pass level 1 or be able Tues. Mar. 24 6:20 p.m. 1 -5 11668 to float on their front and back independently. Tues. Mar. 24 6:55 p.m. 1 -6 11669 Level 3: Stroke Development Tues. Mar. 24 7:30 p.m. 1 -6 11670 Builds on skills of level 2. Focus is on stroke development with Thurs. Mar. 26 5:10 p.m. 1 -5 11671 front and back crawl. The butterfly kick, treading water and Thurs. Mar. 26 5:45 p.m. 1 -5 11672 dives are introduced. Must have the ability to swim 20 yards Thurs. Mar. 26 6:20 p.m. 1 -5 11673 with both front and back crawl. Thurs. Mar. 26 6:55 p.m. 1 -6 11674 Level 4: Stroke Improvement Thurs. Mar. 26 7:30 p.m. 1 -6 11675 Builds on level 3. Students work on the breaststroke, butterfly, Sat. Mar. 28 9:00 a.m. 1 -6 11676 front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke, along with Sat. Mar. 28 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 11677 safety skills and sidestroke kick. Students develop endurance Sat. Mar. 28 10:10 a.m. 1 -5 11678 and confidence in previously learned strokes. Must be able to Sat. Mar. 28 10:45 a.m. 1 -6 11679 swim 30 yards with both front & back crawl. Classes once a week $54.00/10 Lessons with Extended Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Wed. Mar. 25 4:45 p.m. 1 -5 11680 Must have passed level 4 or swim 50 yards of front and back Wed. Mar. 25 5:20 p.m. 1 -5 11681 crawl and demonstrate the sidestroke. Students coordinate and Wed. Mar. 25 6:00 p.m. 1 -6 11682 refine key strokes such as butterfly, breaststroke, front crawl, Wed. Mar. 25 6:30 p.m. 1 -5 11683 back crawl, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke and work on • g SWIM LESSONS — CHILDREN AFTERNOON flip turns, open turns, and dives. Level 6: Swimming and Skill ProRciency For ages 4 -18. Children may be tested the first day to Must swim 20 yards of breaststroke & sidestroke; 75 yards of assure correct swim level. Extended swim is included in front & back crawl. Polish strokes to allow swimming with the cost; they may swim before or after their lesson. (Between more ease, efficiency and power over greater distances. the hours of 1 -5:30 p.m.) Note: We will try to accommodate Students will work on strokes focusing on being able to specific lesson times; there may be changes on first day of complete 500 yards of continuous swimming using all strokes lessons due to level enrollment. Registration Fee $54.00/10 learned in previous levels including turns, survival floats, and Lessons. Classes 30 min. surface dives. Day Begins Time Swim Level Activity # Mon. Mar. 23 1:30 p.m. 1 -3 11684 Mon. Mar. 23 2:05 p.m. 1 -3 11685 Mon. Mar. 23 2:40 p.m. 4 -6 11686 • • • . • Mon. Mar. 23 3:15 p.m. 1 -3 11687 Tues. Mar. 24 2:05 p.m. 1 -3 11688 Qnk SWIM LESSONS — Tues. Mar. 24 2:40 p.m. 1 -3 11689 PRESCHOOL /KINDERGARTEN Tues. Mar. 24 3:15 p.m. 4 - 6 11690 Tues. Mar. 24 4:00 p.m. 1 -4 11691 Weekday Mornings Tues. Mar. 24 4:35 p.m. 1 -4 11692 Extended swim time included in the cost of the Thurs. Mar. 26 2:40 p.m. 4 -6 11693 lessons. Minimum age 4. Students may swim between 9 a.m. – Thurs. Mar. 26 3:15 p.m. 1 -3 11694 1 p.m. in the wading pool or with an adult in the shallow end of Thurs. Mar. 26 4:00 p.m. 4 -6 11695 the pool. Registration Fee $54.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Thurs. Mar. 26 4:35 p.m. 1 -3 11696 Day Begins Time Swim Level Activity # Mon. Mar. 23 9:30 a.m. 1 -2 11662 Swimming is the most important skill a child can learn; no other Mon. Mar. 23 10:00 a.m. 1 -2 11663 lesson or sport can save a child's life! We offer: Safe, caring & Fri. Mar. 27 11:30 a.m. 1 -2 11664 professional instruction; A disciplined & fun learning Fri. Mar. 27 12:00 p.m. 1 -2 11665 environment; Building self - confidence while building skills. Recreation Brochure 29 www. cityojbrooklyncenter.org Aquatic Activities continued nEmm C'�� SWIM LESSONS — ADULT & SENIOR ADULT — BEGINNER QAEW SWIM LESSONS — TINY TOTS Have you ever wanted to learn to swim? Are you excited to introduce your littlest This is the class to help you gain confidence and ; swimmer to fun in the water? Come join us for basic skills. Men and women ages 16 and up. 71/ our newest class to introduce children ages 1 -2 to the The focus is on individual needs; everyone is water. One parent must accompany child in the water. Children welcome regardless of skill level. Registration Fee must wear a swim diaper. Classes 30 minutes. $46.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Classes once a week $46.00/10 Lessons Day Begins Time Activity # Day Begins Time Activity # Tues. Mar. 24 7:30 p.m. 11718 Tues. Mar. 24 5:45 p.m. 11697 Thurs. Mar. 26 7:30 p.m. 11719 Tues. Mar. 24 6:20 p.m. 11698 Sat. Mar. 28 9:35 a.m. 11720 Thurs. Mar. 26 6:20 p.m. 11699 Thurs. Mar. 26 6:55 p.m. 11700 Qnhe SWIM LESSONS — ADULT & SENIOR Sat. Mar. 28 9:00 a.m. 11701 ADULT — INTERMEDIATE Classes once a week $54.00/10 Lessons with Extended Swim Have you taken lessons before but would like to learn Fri. Mar. 27 11:00 a.m. 11702 more advanced skills? Would you like to start building your Qnfine SWIM LESSONS — PARENT AND TOT endurance? If you have taken our Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for Beginner adult lessons you are now children ages 2 -3. One parent must accompany the child ready to try Intermediate. Men and in the water. Children must wear a swim diaper. Registration women ages 16 and up. The focus is on Fee $46.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. individual needs. Registration Fee Day Begins Time Activity # $46.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Tues. Mar. 24 6:20 p.m. 11703 Day Begins Time Activity # Thurs. Mar. 26 6:20 p.m. 11704 Tues. Mar. 24 7:30 p.m. 11722 Sat. Mar. 28 10:10 a.m. 11705 Sat. Mar. 28 9:35 a.m. 11723 QRSO SWIM LESSONS — LIL' TOTS Check out our class for your lil' tot specifically designed for their comfort level and needs! For ages 34. A great start to lessons! Extended swim may swim before or after MKOMM2MMM their lesson. Limited to 4 participants per class. Classes 30 OnliM SWIM LESSONS —ADAPTIVE min. Parents do not accompany child in the water. Scheduled or by arrangement times available for all ages Classes once a week $54.00/10 Lessons with Extended Swim with physical or developmental disabilities. Ratio one Day Begins Time Activity # student/one instructor. Missed lessons will not be made up. Mon. Mar. 23 10:30 a.m. 11706 Registration Fee $100.00 /10 Lessons. (Activity #11730 by Tues. Mar. 24 1:30 p.m. 11707 arrangement only. Registration Fee $10.00 for one 30 min. Fri. Mar. 27 10:30 a.m. 11708 lesson.) Classes once a week $46.00/10 Lessons Day Begins Time Activity # Tues. Mar. 24 5:10 p.m. 11709 Tues. Mar. 24 4:00 p.m. 11726 Tues. Mar. 24 5:45 p.m. 11710 Tues. Mar. 24 6:55 p.m. 11727 Tues. Mar. 24 6:55 p.m. 11711 Thurs. Mar. 26 7:30 p.m. 11728 Thurs. Mar. 26 5:10 p.m. 11712 Sat. Mar. 28 9:00 a.m. 11729 Thurs. Mar. 26 5:45 p.m. 11713 By arrangement only; www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org or Thurs. Mar. 26 6:55 p.m. 11714 call Natalie 763 -569 -3317. Activity #11730. Sat. Mar. 28 9:35 a.m. 11715 Sat. Mar. 28 10:10 a.m. 11716 e AQUA BUDDIES Sat. Mar. 28 10:45 a.m. 11717 STUDENTS WITH AUTISM Are you looking for a terrific lesson program for your child with Autism Spectrum Disorder? We are thrilled to introduce this new program where children will receive one -on -one instruction. Graphic images may be used as part of the instruction if needed. Students will Qnhe SWIM LESSONS —ADULT WOMEN ONLY have a chance to participate in the lesson in a quieter pool ND Would you like to learn to swim, but are nervous to try? environment in order to maximize their learning and enjoyment. Women, this is the class for you! Sign up with a friend Our instructors are trained in working with students with and learn a fun new skill together with a female instructor. Autism and look forward to meeting your family. Registration Registration Fee $46.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Fee $100.00 /10 Lessons. Day Begins Time Activity # Day Begins Time Activity # Tues. Mar. 24 7:30 p.m. 11724 Sat. March 28 11:20 a.m. 11749 Thurs. Mar. 26 7:30 p.m. 11725 Sat. March 28 11:55 a.m. 11750 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 30 Recreation Brochure Aquatic Activities continued Qnhe SWIM LESSONS —SENSATIONAL SWIMMING FOR TEENS WATER SAFETY AIDE Are you between ages 10 -18? Want to learn how to If you are interested in teaching swim lessons, this is the swim? This class is for you! Join us & build your confidence in place to start! Ages 12 & up with a level 6 swimming the water. Focus is on individual needs. Everyone is welcome! ability. Students will learn the skills and techniques to aid in the Registration Fee $46.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 minutes. instruction of quality lessons. Participants will work with Day Begins Time Activity # experienced instructors during our swim lesson program as an Tues. Mar. 24 5:45 p.m. 11740 apprentice. All materials are included in the registration fee. Thurs. Mar. 26 6:55 p.m. 11741 Registration Fee $78.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. Sat. Mar. 28 10:45 a.m. 11742 Day Begins Time Activity # Mon. Mar. 23 1:30 p.m. 11731 SPECIALTY CLASSES Tues. Mar. 24 5:45 p.m. 11732 Thurs. Mar. 26 6:20 p.m. 11733 COMPETITIVE Sat. Mar. 28 9:35 a.m. 11734 Learn the fundamentals of being a competitive swimmer. By arrangement only; Natalie 763 -569 -3317; Activity #11735. Stroke analysis and development, speed turns, and basic fitness will be emphasized. Minimum swim ability is level 5. Qnh WATER SAFETY Registration Fee $46.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. INSTRUCTOR CLASS d Day Begins Time Activity # Looking for a job teaching Sat. Mar. 28 10:45 a.m. 11743 swim lessons? If you are age 16 or a DIVING — SPRINGBOARD older, learn the art of teaching swimming to all ages. When you Learn forward and back approaches, setting the board for complete class, you will be certified spring, terms, positions and basic front and back dives. as Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Registration Fee Must be at least level 3 swimming ability. Registration Fee $220.00 /includes all materials. Registration deadline for $46.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Activity #11736, March 23 and for Activity #11737, May 4, Day Begins Time Activity # space permitting. No refunds issued after each of these Tues. Mar. 24 7:30 p.m. 11744 dates for specific class. Questions, please call Natalie or Thurs. Mar. 26 7:30 p.m. 11745 Kirsten at 763 -569 -3317. Sat. Mar. 28 10:45 a.m. 11746 Activity #11736: Class meets Sat. April 4 & Sat. April 18 from ' e LIFEGUARD TRAINING /CPR 12 -8:30 p.m. and Sun. April 5 & Sun. April 19,1:00-9:30 p.m. RECERTIFICATION New N �Z Activity #11737: Class meets Sat. May 16 & Sat. May 30 from Do you need to renew your Lifeguard 10 a.m. -8:30 p.m. and Sun. May 17 and Sun. May 31 from 1 -7:30 p.m. Registration accepted immediately. Training or CPR certificate? This is the class for Days Begins Time Activity # You! You will have the chance to renew one or both Sat. s Sun. April 4 Time varies 117 Activity of your certifications in a day. During this time you will review Sat. & Sun. May 16 Time varies 11737 the needed skills in both areas as well as take the written tests. Questions please call Natalie or Kirsten at 763 -569 -3317. Qnh LIFEGUARD TRAINING — I Activity #11747 – CPR for the Professional Rescuer RED CROSS Recertification, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Would you like to work at a pool? Registration Fee $40.00/1 Session. Class 3 hours. This American Red Cross class is for you! Activity #11748 – Lifeguard Training/CPR for PR, 10:00 a.m. – Class will emphasize victim recognition, 6:00 p.m. Registration Fee $100.00 /1 Session Class is 8 hours. Day Date Time Location Activity # surveillance & equipment -based rescues. Sat. April 10:00 a.m. Community Ctr. 11747 Includes Standard First Aid &CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Must be at least 15 by last day of class & Sat. April 25 10:00 a.m. Community Ctr. 11748 pass pre - course test. Registration accepted immediately for both classes. -Activity #11738 meets Friday, April 3 & 10, 5:30– 9:30 p.m., Saturday, April 4 & 11, 10 a.m. -6:30 p.m. & Sunday, April 5, L 10 a.m. -5:30 p.m. *Activity #11739 meets Friday, May 29 & June 5, SWIM LESSONS — PRIVATE - By Arrangement 5:30 -9:30 p.m., Saturday, May 30 & June 6, 10 a.m. -6:30 p.m. For all levels, children or adults. Minimum age 6. Focus is on & Sunday, May 31, 10 a.m. -5:30 p.m. individual needs. Designed to help you be successful. Ratio one Registration Fee $215.00, includes book & pocket mask. student/one instructor. Missed lessons not made up. Request No refunds issued after March 27 for Activity #11738 may be made at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org. Under parks No refunds issued after May 22 for Activity #11739 & recreation, select community center, swimming pool, swim Day Begins Time Activity # lessons. Fill out request form, select submit button or call Weekend Class April 3 5:30 p.m. 11738 Natalie 763 -569 -3317. Registration Fee $17.00 for one 30 Weekend Class May 29 5:30 p.m. 11739 minute lesson. Activity #11721. Recreation Brochure 31 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org MA A • For Spring Pool Fan! Brooklyn Center Community Center 694 & Shingle Creek Parkway, 763 -569 -3400 Pool, water slide, diving boards, wading pool, sauna, exercise room! t SPRING BREAK SPECIAL* !' Go South of the Border at the Community Center Friday, April 10 -1 -8 p.m. Slide Open (Music 3 -7 p.m.) Spectacular times with your friends as you enjoy a break from school. Enjoy the tropical air & warm : water. It will feel like you are south of the border. Play water volleyball! Bring your floats, try the water slide or be adventurous and jump from one of the diving boards. Note: Not all school districts are off this day. Please check your child's school calendar. 00000000000000000000000000 PH PNIGHTS HI O SWIM WITH MOM Saturday, March 14, 0 Sunday, May 10, 1 -5 p.m. a0 , -C9� 0 Saturday, April 18, & X1 No matter what age she is, bring your mom 0 Saturday, May 16, 5 -8 p.m. 0 swimming for FREE on Mother's Day! Moms Pump it up! Get down with 0 receive free admission to the pool & water slide your favorite Hip Hop Hits! when accompanied by one or more children at Z_ Join our special DJ who will regular price. A great opportunity for moms & be spinning the tunes for a kids to have fun together! jammin' good time! i q ����d ��d � i�!?lJd aaaaaae�rsaaaesrs SCHOOL'S OUT SWIM BASH* EASTER Friday, June 5 & Thursday, June 11, 1 -8 p.m. EGG STRAVAGANZA* Enjoy one of your first days of summer Saturday, April 11, 1 - p.m. vacation at the pool. A great way to Join us for an Egg - straordinary fun day celebrate that summer is here. Bring your with music and volleyball. With each paid pool floatable items, try a ride down the admission to the pool, pick an egg out of water slide, or take an adventurous jump our basket and open it to see from the diving boards! Enjoy great tunes what you've won! It may be poolside! All school age children grades K -12 can pay regular pool candy or small prizes ... and if admission and ride the water slide for FREE! Music from 3 -7 p.m. you're really lucky, a free Meet Dunkin the Dolphin at 3:00 or 5:00 p.m. Note: Not all school pool and slide pass or free districts are done by this day; check your child's school calendar. an Easter prize! _ T.G.I.F. FUN FLOATS* Every Friday, 5 -8 p.m. SUPER SPLASH DAY* Thank goodness it's Friday! Saturday, April 25, 2 -5 p.m. For unsinkable fun, bring your Come in for a splendid day of favorite fun float toys to the pool. splashing fun! Join us for an exciting Inner tubes, air mattresses, beach balls, floating afternoon of games, prizes and tons of animals, and noodles are all welcome. Water slide fun! Win exciting swimming related is open. prizes like swim toys, goggles and i more fun things. *General Admission Prices Apply! tit rtitir.ciryofbrooklyncenter.o�� 32 Recreation Brochure ISIP 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 763 -569 -3400 (Recreation Office) 763 -569 -3441 (24 Hour Recorded Information Line) Memberships entitle the member to use the Olympic swimming pool, 150' water slide, diving boards, exercise room and sauna during hours listed below. Hours subject to change. •Individual Membership - Available to one person. *Dual Membership - Available to two people who both reside at the same address. Proof of residency required. *Senior Membership - Available to Brooklyn Center senior residents age 62 & older. Proof of residency required. *Senior Dual Membership - Available to two Brooklyn Center senior residents age 62 & older who both reside at the same address. Proof of residency required. *Household Membership - Available to two adults and up to three dependents age 17 & younger or full -time students age 22 and younger who are attending post- secondary school. Proof of residency and post- secondary status required. •Household+ Membership - Additional dependents may be added for $6.00 per month, per person. MEMBERSHIP PRICES OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE 1 Month 3 Month 6 Month 1 Year Monday & Friday Tuesday & Thursday Individual $28.00 $76.00 $134.00 $218.00 8:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Adults only - 8:45 a.m. Adults only - 8:45 a.m. Dual $36.00 $97.00 $173.00 $281.00 to 1:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Senior $22.00 $59.00 $106.00 $198.00 Lap swim 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Senior Dual $30.00 $81.00 $144.00 $270.00 Wednesday Saturday 8:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 1:00 to 8:00 P.M. Household $42.00 $113.00 $202.00 $328.00 Adults only - 8:45 a.m. Adults only - 8:00 a.m. to to 1:00 P.M. 1:00 p.m. Lap Swim - Household+ $6.00/ $18.00/ $36.00/ $72.00/ Lap swim 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. dependent dependent dependent dependent Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. *PUNCH CARD PRICES -Pool, Exercise Room, Sauna EXERCISE ROOM &SAUNA SCHEDULE 10 25 50 100 Monday through Friday Saturday Punches Punches Punches Punches 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Child up to age 14 & $31.00 $73.75 $140.00 $260.00 Sunday Senior 62 & older 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Youth ages 15 -17 & $40.50 $96.25 $180.00 $340.00 Adult 18 & over WATER SLIDE SCHEDULE Monday & Friday Saturday Sunday *Use of water slide is an extra $1.00 per time 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. 1:00 to 8:00 P.M. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. when using punch card option. Punch cards are good for one year from purchase date. • Pool - An adult must accompany children ages 5 & younger in the pool. Swimsuits required. GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES 0 Wading Pool - Available for children 6 & younger when supervised by an adult. Swimsuits required. With Slide Without Slide . Water Slide - The recreation department reserves the right Children up to age 14 & $4.25 $3.25 to open the water slide during non - scheduled times. Children Senior Adult 62 & older who are less than 52" tall and wish to use the water slide must pass swim test or be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 15 -17 & $5.25 $4.25 . Exercise Room - For ages 15 and older. Shirts and tennis Adult 18 & over shoes required. • Sauna - For ages 18 and older. Children younger than this will not be allowed even if accompanied by an adult. • Locker Rooms - Coin operated lockers provided. Secure Community Center Closed your belongings for 25¢. No children over age 5 allowed in Sunday, April 12, Easter opposite gender locker rooms. Family locker rooms Monday, May 25, Memorial Day available. • Vending Machines - Candy, beverage & snack items. Recreation Brochure 33 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org REFUND POLICY NOTE INCLEMENT WEATHER • Requests for refunds must be made • Participant substitutions are not If classes or other recreation activities at least 24 hours before first class. allowed. (You cannot sign up one are canceled due to inclement weather, child and replace him /her with a we will attempt to make them up. • A $5 cancellation fee will be sibling or friend.) Sometimes circumstances beyond our charged per class, activity or control do not make this possible. membership up to $200.00. • We cannot prorate activity fees. WEATHER LINE • For classes, activities and . We do not hold spots. Programs may be canceled due to memberships over $200.00, 3% of weather conditions. Call 763 - 569 -3442 the fee will be deducted from the • If a child is not picked up for a recorded message about activity refund. immediately after class, $5 fee is cancellations. Cancellations may be charged for every 10 minutes after announced on WCCO -AM 830. • No refunds given on classes or class ending time. activities of $5 or less. • Spectators are not permitted. INSTRUCTORS WANTED • If you find it necessary to cancel Class attendance is limited to If you have a talent you would like to after the first class, make your participants. request 24 hours before the second share with children and/or adults, please class. • Children may get food, paint, or call the recreation department at 763 - glue on their clothing & shoes in art 569 -3400. Instructors are needed to • Classes and memberships will be & cooking classes. Wear old clothes teach swimming lessons, fitness classes prorated plus the cancellation fee and/or bring a paint shirt or apron. and children's programs. We look will be deducted from the refund. forward to hearing from you. • Photograph notice: Staff takes • No refunds will be issued after the pictures of program participants to second class. use for publicity purposes. Photos BROOKLYN CENTER may appear in the brochure, on the COMMUNITY CENTER • Refunds for classes, activities and website or other marketing memberships paid with a credit card publications. 763 - 569 -3400 at the community center in person, by phone, mail or fax are credited to AUXILIARY AIDS OFFICE HOURS the same credit card. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at Monday — Saturday • Refunds for activities paid with a least 96 hours in advance. For 8:30 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. credit card using eConnect (online) information, call the director at 763-569 - registration will be refunded by 3407. Persons with hearing or speech Sunday check; please allow 2 -3 weeks. impairment are served by the MN Relay Service, 711 (TTYNoice). 12:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. • Refunds for classes, activities and HOW TO CONTACT US memberships paid by cash or check DISCIPLINE are refunded by check. Checks are To insure a quality experience, a policy mailed; please allow 2 -3 weeks. of discipline has been created. Rules will Recreation Director REFUND POLICY FOR HOLIDAY, be given the first day of class. Students Jim Glasoe 763 -569 -3407 LIFEGUARD TRAINING & ONE who do not follow the rules set by the DAY CLASSES instructor will be given one warning. If Program Supervisors they choose not to follow the rules a Joe Ericksen 763- 569 -3382 • Requests for refunds must be made second time, they will be sent home Kathy Flesher 763 -569 -3405 at least seven days before the class from class and will not be allowed to Sue LaCrosse 763 - 569 -3406 date. No refunds will be issued later return. No money will be refunded. than seven days before the class starting date. Aquatic Supervisors • Refund cancellation fees as LIABILITY Kirsten Jankovich 763 -569 -3317 described under refund policy The Recreation Department does not Natalie Ramirez 763 -569 -3317 provide accident insurance for apply. participants in any of its programs. Register online at If classes or activities are canceled by Participants assume all inherent risk of www.citvofbrooklyncenter.or� the recreation department, a full injury from their involvement in with Visa or MasterCard refund will be issued. programs or activities. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 34 Recreation Brochure REGISTRATION INFORMATION e- Connect (INTERNET) WALK -IN MAIL -IN /FAX -IN Registration Begins Registration Begins Registration Begins Wednesday, February 25 Saturday, February 28 Tuesday, March 3 IF YOU'VE TAKEN A CLASS 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. If you have taken a class from us, Register at the Mail- In/Fax -In registrations will be you already have a login ID and customer service counter at the processed on a random basis. Use family account PIN number. If you Brooklyn Center Community Center. the form on back page. Mail to: need assistance with the numbers, Brooklyn Center Recreation call 763 -569 -3400. Department, 6301 Shingle Creek TO SET UP AN ACCOUNT PHONE -IN Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN • In person at the community Registration Begins 55430. Fax number is 763 -569 -3434. center Monday, March 2 • Call 763 -569 -3400 9:30 a.m. Payment must be included • Online at Please have your www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Visa or MasterCard number ready. select parks & recreation, family account form. Phone -In registration hours: Once you have your login ID and family account PIN number, you are Monday — Saturday Visa and MasterCard ready to register for classes online. accepted. 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. are aCCe p TO REGISTER FOR Sunday CLASSES ONLINE 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. VIS4 1. Go to www.cityofbrooklyncenter.or2 2. On the Homepage Make checks payable to and click City of Brooklyn Center. 3. Click on an activity name and select "Add." 4. Enter your login ID number and your family account PIN number. 5. Under select a Client, select the REGISTER EARLY family member who will participate in that activity. Registration is on a first -come, first- FINANCIAL 6. Select "Continue" to continue served basis. Instructors are not shopping or "Go To Checkout." permitted to accept registration. The ASSISTANCE 7. Repeat steps 3 -5 to register for recreation department reserves the right Limited to Brooklyn Center residents multiple classes or to register other to cancel classes when an insufficient who could not otherwise take a class due family members. number of people have signed up. c financial reasons. For information, 8. Click "My Basket' to check your Waiting lists are kept for classes that are call the director a i 763-569-3407. of available Financial assistance current registrations before checking full. If there are sufficient requests and if s not available lable out. Please verify that you have the space and an instructor are available, online. Requests and registration must correct family member(s) registered. additional classes may be formed. be made in person. 9. To check out, click "OK" on the security notice, complete your credit Classes have a minimum and maximum card payment (Visa or MasterCard), number of registrants. Some fill to NO and hit "Continue." Be sure to select capacity early. In other cases, if they the Complete Transaction Button. appear to be under enrolled, we have to NON- RESIDENT FEES (Note: you may print your receipt.) cancel classes several days before the Unlike many of our neighboring starting date. There have been instances communities, Brooklyn Center does Look for this symbol throughout where individuals have expressed an not charge non - resident fees for any the brochure. These activities interest in a class already canceled. of our programs, classes or and classes are available for Please register early to avoid community center memberships. online registration. disappointment!! Recreation Brochure 35 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org `_ Adhb.� ddibb,___ 27TH ANNUAL " ONO- Brooklyn Center ► ffm Pool. Friday, June 25 - Saturday, June 27 PA :in ! FIREWORKS! CRAFT & BUSINESS EXPO! MILY FUN & GAMES! MAGIC SHOW! ► DUNKI DOLPHIN BIRTHDAY PARTY! FACE PAINTING! ► Exciting dete summer recreation brochure which will be mailed beginning Aril 18! Mail -In or Fax -In Registration Form (Use separate form for each person.) Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Name Male _ Female The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Address meets the third Tuesday of each City Zip Code month at 7:00 p.m. at the Phone H) (� W) () community center. This commission advises the City Council on the Master Contact E -Mail parks and recreation program in Activity # Activity Name Brooklyn Center. Bud Sorenson, chairperson; Gail Ebert; Muriel Lee; Activity # Activity Name Roger Peterson; John Russell; Tom Birth Date Grade Amount Paid S hinn ick; D S ta r ling. Parent Name Department Mission Form of payment: ❑Check Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may Credit Card Information: ❑Visa ❑MasterCard share in the God given right to Card Holder's Name Exp. Date beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, and to the end that each may herein Number find the laughter of childhood, the Special Needs (including food allergies): acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of adult life, and the companionship For swim lessons, indicate swim level of old age, through a healthy, Youth sports t -shirt size satisfying use of leisure time. Registration card is for mail -in and fax -in only and will not be processed before March 3, 2009. For registration information, see page 35. Presorted Standard "0' Of U.S. Postage BROOKLYN Paid CENTER Permit No. 2170 Minneapolis, MN 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430